Academic Advisor 1

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 100 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Paid leave

Parking

No state income tax

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) in Reno, Nevada seeks an Academic Advisor to support continuing and transfer students with goal setting, degree planning and program exploration. You will work with Advising staff and campus partners to provide accurate information and timely guidance, including Express Advising and email inquiries.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and at least one year of advising experience; bilingual skills and PeopleSoft experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, student development or related field.
• One year of experience as an Academic Advisor or related student services area.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: one year of experience advising at a community college or university.
• Preferred: one year of experience working with PeopleSoft.
• Preferred: bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise continuing and transfer students through appointments and workshops.
• Assist students with goal setting, major exploration, degree options and planning.
• Collaborate with Advising staff and campus departments for accurate information.
• Answer questions via Express Advising and advising email.
• Help students understand placement options for English and Math.
• Guide students on MyTMCC usage, What-if Scenario, My Planner and class enrollment.
• Attend professional development to enhance advising quality.
• Support TMCC’s core values: Authenticity, Making a Difference, Inclusiveness, Service to Others, Compassion, Exploration, Balance and Growth.

Skills

Academic advising

Student services

Bilingual (preferred)

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in education or counseling (preferred)

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

OnBase

e2e Achieve

Canvas

MyTMCC

Job description

When

Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm

Where

Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502

• POSITION:**Academic Advisor 1**
• SCHEDULE:**Full time**
• LOCATION:**Reno, NV**
• SALARY:**$53,104 - $66,380, initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience**

Summary

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada is seeking applicants for an Academic Advisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, student development or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience as an Academic Advisor or related student services area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Preferred: One (1) year of experience academic advising at a community college or university.
• Preferred: One year of experience working with PeopleSoft.
• Preferred: Bilingual skills preferred.
• Preferred: Master's degree in education or counseling field from an accredited institution preferred.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Advise continuing and transfer students through individual appointments and group workshops.
• Assist students with goal setting, major exploration, degree options, and educational planning for all TMCC degrees and programs.
• Work in a collaborative manner with Advising staff and other campus departments to ensure the information given to students is accurate and timely.
• Answer questions students have through Express Advising and advising email.
• Help students understand placement options so they are properly placed into the correct English and Math.
• Assist students with their MyTMCC so they are informed on how to use an academic advisement report, What-if Scenario, My Planner and enrolling into classes.
• Place course substitutions for students who have courses transferred in that are similar by nature to TMCC courses and assist students with credit for prior learning requests.
• Attend professional development workshops and conferences to enhance the quality of Academic Advising.
• Practice TMCCs Academic Advising core values of Authenticity, Making a Difference, Inclusiveness, Service to Others, Compassion, Exploration, Balance and Growth.
• Knowledge of advising theory and best practices including Appreciative Advising
• Utilize student systems (i.e. PeopleSoft, e2e Achieve, OnBase, TES, Canvas, etc.) to advise students and maintain accurate records
• Assists with an advising initiative or programming areas to include establishing annual goals, assessing effectiveness, and continuous improvement of initiative or area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• 19.25% retirement match in TIAA
• Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave
• Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month
• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments
• Professional Grant-in-Aid reduced-rate tuition benefit
• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations
• No State income tax
• Discounts and employee purchase programs

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