Academic Advisor I

University of Nebraska - Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is hiring an Academic Advisor I. This role involves advising UNO students to guide their educational experience and professional development, assisting with transfer credit evaluations, supporting student retention, onboarding new students, and participating in strategic planning and university activities.

Responsibilities include managing advising caseload, evaluating transfer credits, coaching students facing difficulties, orienting new admittees, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree and experience in advising, recruitment, or retention preferred.
• Experience with transfer credit evaluations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage advising caseload and provide guidance from admission through graduation.
• Evaluate transfer credits to facilitate degree progress.
• Support student retention through progress monitoring and engagement.
• Orient new students and explain institutional processes.
• Participate in recruiting activities and promote UNO programs.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvements.

Skills

Advising experience

Student retention strategies

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is hiring an Academic Advisor I. This role involves advising UNO students to guide their educational experience and professional development, assisting with transfer credit evaluations, supporting student retention, onboarding new students, and participating in strategic planning and university activities.

Highlights

• Manage advising caseload, provide personalized guidance from admission through graduation, and assist with academic plans and course recommendations.
• Evaluate transfer and academic credits to facilitate timely degree completion.
• Support student retention by monitoring progress and fostering engagement and persistence.
• Provide coaching and referrals for students facing academic difficulties or probation.
• Orient newly admitted students and introduce institutional processes and technologies.
• Participate in recruiting activities by advising prospective students and promoting UNO’s educational programs.
• Contribute to unit and campus-wide strategic planning and continuous advising improvements.
• Engage with university committees and professional organizations such as NACADA.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree and some advising, recruitment, or retention experience preferred.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience; full-time, 12-month appointment, exempt status, no remote work option.