Academic Advisor I — Student Success

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Maverick Advising Center seeks an Advisor I to guide UNO students toward meaningful educational experiences and help them set professional and personal goals. You will work primarily with UNO students and support peer advisors on projects.

Responsibilities include academic advising, transfer and credit evaluation, retention efforts, onboarding new students, and participating in NACADA activities. Some weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: manage a caseload and advise from admission through graduation.
• Transfer and Credit Evaluation: evaluate transfer credits and apply them to degree requirements.
• Retention and Persistence: monitor reenrollment and progress to support student success.
• Student Support, Coaching and Referral: provide coaching and refer students as needed.
• New Student Onboarding: orient and teach institutional processes and technologies.
• Recruiting Activities: guide prospective students through events and transcript evaluation.
• Strategic Planning and Oversight: contribute to planning and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Maverick Advising Center seeks an Advisor I to guide UNO students toward meaningful educational experiences and help them set professional and personal goals. You will work primarily with UNO students and support peer advisors on projects.

Responsibilities include academic advising, transfer and credit evaluation, retention efforts, onboarding new students, and participating in NACADA activities. Some weekend work may be required.