Academic Advisor 1

Truckee Meadows Community College; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

TIAA retirement match

NSHE retirement program

Free parking on campus

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) in Reno, NV, is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide continuing and transfer students through appointments and workshops. You will assist with goal setting, major exploration, and educational planning for TMCC degrees, collaborating with campus colleagues to ensure accurate, timely information and effective advising practices.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in education or related fields, plus experience in advising; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: One year of experience academic advising at a community college or university.

Responsibilities

• Advise continuing and transfer students through individual appointments and group workshops.
• Assist students with goal setting, major exploration, degree options, and educational planning for TMCC degrees and programs.
• Work with Advising staff and other campus departments to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Answer questions via Express Advising and advising email.
• Help students understand placement options for English and Math.
• Assist students with MyTMCC tools and enrollment steps.
• Process course substitutions for transfer-credit equivalents.
• Attend professional development to improve advising quality.
• Support TMCC’s Advising core values: Authenticity, Inclusion, Service, Growth.

Skills

Academic advising

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, student development or related field

Master's degree in education or counseling (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. Job Description Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada is seeking applicants for an Academic Advisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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. -OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience academic advising at a community college or university.
• One year of experience working with PeopleSoft.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Master's degree in education or counseling field from an accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities

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.

Salary and Benefits Information

Salary: $53,104 - $66,380, initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience.

Perks of TIAA Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the College. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at TMCC Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance 19.25% retirement match in TIAA Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave - NSHE Benefits Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM. 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: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Free parking on all TMCC campus locations. No State income tax All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs. Additional Information

Degrees Degrees must be accredited by CHEA - and USDE-Recognized Accrediting Organizations. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Sponsorship TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0% Required

Posting Close Date

11/9/2026

Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement. This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior. All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

About the College

Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive educational institution located in Reno, Nevada and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. The College serves nearly 20,000 students each year in credit and non-credit programs at four educational sites and more than 20 community locations. A vital leader in the New Nevada’s growing economy, TMCC is located near the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in an environment rich with a thriving arts, culture, food scene, abundant outdoor activities, and a family-friendly local community. It is only a 3.5 hour drive to San Francisco, CA, a 40-minute drive to Lake Tahoe, and within easy driving distance of four national parks (Great Basin, Yosemite, Lassen, and Death Valley). For more information, please go to www.tmcc.edu or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu.

EEO/Title IX

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). EEO/Title IX Kim Studebaker Title IX Coordinator 7000 Dandini Blvd, RDMT 211 Reno, NV 89512 775 673-7168 [e-mail] Truckee Meadows Community College, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). TMCC's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Kim Studebaker, Title IX Coordinator, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno, Nevada 89512, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the TMCC grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found here. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at TMCC's Annual Security Report. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.