Academic Advisor I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking an Academic Advisor I to guide students toward meaningful educational outcomes. The role supports UNO students and collaborates with department and peer advisors on project tasks.

The position emphasizes advising through admission to graduation, transfer credit evaluation, and proactive student support, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred Master’s degree.
• Experience in academic advising, recruitment, or retention is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: manage a caseload and guide students from admission to graduation.
• Course recommendations and academic planning aligned with student goals.
• Evaluate transfer credits to minimize time to degree and cost.
• Support student re-enrollment, persistence, and success with proactive advising.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Academic Advisor I

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Position Summary

The role of the Academic Advisor I at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and in Aviation Institute is to provide students guidance to achieve a meaningful educational experience and develop professional and personal goals. The Academic Advisor position works primarily advising UNO students and supports and assists the department and peer advisors on project responsibilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: Manages an assigned caseload or serves as primary advisor for unit, including personalized guidance from admission through graduation. Assists with course recommendations and developing academic plans of study that aligns with the students’ goals. Completes necessary forms and writes recommendation/support letters for students. Example: Career Advising.
• Transfer and Credit Evaluation: Evaluate official and unofficial academic credit for transfer to UNO. Employ independent judgement to the application of transfer credit in order to minimize time to degree completion and overall cost while maintaining the integrity of the degree requirements.
• Retention and Persistence: Providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional service in monitoring re-enrollment and student progress to enrollment. Foster student success, persistence and engagement while support students in their academic journey, incorporating best practices in academic advising.
• Student Support, Coaching and Referral: Support and coach students in academic difficulty, probation, and other concerns. Refer when appropriate.
• New Student On-boarding: Orient and welcome newly admitted UNO students and introduce/teach key institutional processes and technologies.
• Recruiting Activities: Offer prospective students personalized guidance through recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluation. Promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO general education curriculum.
• Strategic Planning and Oversight: Engage in unit/college/campus-wide strategic planning and initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation of advising. Seek ongoing professional development and maintain cohesive work connections.
• University and Professional Involvement: Participate in university committees, programs, and events. Explore further development through active engagement in NACADA and student population or academic program specific associations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Yes.

Compensation

Pay Information: Commensurate with experience. Pay Schedule: Annually.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree.

Required Experience: N/A.

Preferred Experience: Some experience in academic advising, recruitment, or retention. Demonstrated experience in the assessment of student learning.

Required License/Certification: N/A.

Preferred License/Certification: N/A.

Required Additional Qualifications: N/A.

Preferred Additional Qualifications: N/A.

Compliance Requirements

• Credit Check: No.
• Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check: No.
• Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment: No.
• Drug Screen: No.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter.

Optional Documents: Letter of Recommendation.