Academic Advisor I — Student Success & Planning

Truckee Meadows Community College; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options including…

19.25% retirement match in TIAA

Life insurance & long-term disability

Sports and Fitness Center access

ComPsych assistance program

Reduced-rate tuition for faculty/deps

Free parking

No State income tax

Employee discounts

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide continuing and transfer students through appointments and workshops. You will assist with goal setting, major exploration, degree options, and educational planning across TMCC programs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in education or related field, plus relevant advising experience. Strong knowledge of student systems and collaborative work style are preferred. Posting close date: 11/09/2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, student development or a related field.
• One year of experience as an Academic Advisor or related student services area.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
• Collaborate with Advising staff and other campus departments to ensure accurate and timely information.
• Answer questions through Express Advising and advising email.
• Help students understand placement options for proper English and Math placement.
• Assist students with MyTMCC to use advisement reports, What-if Scenarios, My Planner and class enrollment.
• Place course substitutions for transferred courses similar by nature to TMCC courses and assist with credit for prior learning requests.
• Attend professional development workshops and conferences to enhance Academic Advising quality.
• Uphold TMCC’s advising core values: 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 (PeopleSoft, e2e Achieve, OnBase, TES, Canvas) to advise and maintain records.
• Assist with advising initiatives including annual goals, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Academic advising

Student services

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

PeopleSoft

e2e Achieve

OnBase

TES

Canvas

Job description

Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide continuing and transfer students through appointments and workshops. You will assist with goal setting, major exploration, degree options, and educational planning across TMCC programs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in education or related field, plus relevant advising experience. Strong knowledge of student systems and collaborative work style are preferred. Posting close date: 11/09/2026.