Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Academic Success [R0152608]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Campus (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition discounts

Retirement plans

Wellness programming

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

UNLV Athletics ticket discounts

RebelCard campus discounts

Job summary

UNLV's Student Academic Success unit is recruiting an Academic Advisor to guide students through major exploration, career planning, and degree completion. The role operates across advising centers, using current program knowledge.

You will conduct diverse advising meetings, perform outreach, and work with campus partners to ensure consistent practices and inclusive support. A bachelor's degree and advising experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Credentials obtained prior to the employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one‑on‑one advising appointments via in‑person, phone, email, and video conferencing.
• Provide proactive outreach and support for student success initiatives.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of curricula, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve advising processes and student experience.
• Collaborate with advising leadership and campus partners to ensure consistent practices.
• Support students in goal setting, major selection, and timely degree completion.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Academic Advisor – UNLV Student Academic Success [R0152608]

Provide comprehensive academic advising and career/major exploration services to all UNLV students, including exploring major, pre‑professional, non‑degree‑seeking, and students requiring additional advising support. Operate independently with sound judgment while fostering student‑centered guidance across multiple advising centers and maintaining current knowledge of UNLV majors, minors, certificates, and micro‑credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one‑on‑one advising appointments via in‑person, phone, email, and video conferencing.
• Provide proactive outreach and support for student success initiatives.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of curricula, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve advising processes and student experience.
• Collaborate with advising leadership and campus partners to ensure consistent advising practices.
• Support students in goal setting, major selection, and timely degree completion.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Student Success leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Credentials obtained prior to the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong presentation and communication skills with diverse student populations.
• Experience advising pre‑professional and exploring students, including career exploration and goal development.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Support diversity, equity, and inclusion through respectful, positive interactions and by upholding UNLV’s Campus Values and Rebel spirit.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive with similar institutions.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement plans and voluntary benefits.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools for self, spouse, partner, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• RebelCard campus discounts.
• Wellness programming at no cost.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Professional development and onboarding support.
• Veteran support via UNLV Veterans Webpage.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed résumé, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Applications reviewed beginning July 27, 2026 and will close on June 30, 2027. All materials must be submitted electronically through Workday; email is not accepted.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UNLV is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, color, religion, and other protected classes. Discrimination, including unlawful harassment, is illegal under federal and state law. UNLV will act to prevent, remedy, and discipline any unlawful discrimination.

Title IX Statement

UNLV does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity it operates. All applicants and employees are guaranteed a non‑discriminatory environment per Title IX.

Safety and Security Statement

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