Academic Advisor I

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha's College of Public Affairs and Community Service seeks an Academic Advisor I to support criminology and criminal justice students from orientation through graduation.

You will provide personalized academic guidance, connect students with campus resources, and collaborate with faculty and staff to help students achieve their educational and career goals. This role emphasizes student-centered advising and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: Manage an assigned caseload, provide guidance from admission through graduation, assist with course planning and write recommendations.
• Transfer and Credit Evaluation: Evaluate transfer credits to minimize time to degree while ensuring degree requirements.
• Retention and Persistence: Monitor student progress and foster persistence and engagement.
• Student Support, Coaching and Referral: Support students in difficulty and refer when appropriate.
• New Student On-boarding: Orient and welcome new UNO students and teach key processes.
• Recruiting Activities: Guide prospective students at events and meetings.
• Strategic Planning and Oversight: Engage in planning and initiatives for improvement.
• University and Professional Involvement: Participate in committees and NACADA activities.

Skills

Academic advising

Recruitment

Retention

Student learning assessment

Job description

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.

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate 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 in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title

Academic Advisor I

Job Grade

AS17S

Division

Academic Affairs

College/Dept

College of Public Affairs & Community Service

Department

CPACS

Requisition Number

2026-00294

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

No

Pay Information

Will commesurate with experience.

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

Join the College of Public Affairs and Community Service and make a meaningful impact on criminology and criminal justice student success. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a vital role in helping students achieve their educational and career goals by providing personalized academic guidance, connecting them with campus resources, and supporting their progress from orientation through graduation. Working collaboratively with faculty and staff, you’ll help prepare the next generation of criminal justice professionals while contributing to a dynamic, student-centered academic community committed to excellence, innovation, and workforce development. The Academic Advisor position works primarily advising UNO students in criminology and criminal justice and supports and assists the college, department and peer advisors on project responsibilities.

Job Duties

• 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 write 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

Percentage Of Time

100

Essential Function

Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

N/A

Required Experience

N/A

Required License/Certification

N/A

Required Additional Qualifications

N/A

Preferred Education

N/A

Preferred Experience

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

Preferred License/Certification

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

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education you have attained?
  • none
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)