Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Academic Success [R0152608]

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

No state income tax

Tuition discounts

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Onboarding program

Athletics discounts

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive academic advising and career/major exploration services to all UNLV students, including Exploring major, pre-professional, non-degree-seeking students and those in demanding majors.

The advisor will operate independently with sound judgment, provide student-centered guidance, and promote retention, progression, and timely degree completion across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and one year of experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, ability to engage diverse student populations, faculty, and campus partners.
• Experience guiding pre-professional and exploring students in academic planning and career exploration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one advising appointments in person, by phone, email, and via video conferencing.
• Provide on-call advising support across multiple advising centers.
• Maintain current knowledge of UNLV majors, minors, certificates, and microcredentials.
• Assist students in clarifying academic goals, selecting majors, and making informed decisions.
• Initiate proactive outreach and support student success initiatives.
• Stay current on curriculum, policies, and procedures, and identify solutions to improve processes.
• Collaborate with advising leadership and campus colleagues to ensure consistent advising practices.
• Work with Student Success leadership to support enrollment growth and equitable student success.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by Student Success leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Academic Success

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Academic Advisor to provide comprehensive academic advising and career/major exploration services to all UNLV students, including those in the Exploring major, pre-professional students, non-degree-seeking students, and students in majors requiring additional support. The advisor will operate independently with sound judgment, providing accurate student-centered guidance and promoting retention, progression, and timely degree completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one advising appointments in person, by phone, email, and via video conferencing.
• Provide on-call advising support across multiple advising centers.
• Maintain current knowledge of UNLV majors, minors, certificates, and microcredentials.
• Assist students in clarifying academic goals, selecting majors, and making informed decisions.
• Initiate proactive outreach and support student success initiatives.
• Stay current on curriculum, policies, and procedures, and identify solutions to improve processes.
• Collaborate with advising leadership and campus colleagues to ensure consistent advising practices.
• Work with Student Success leadership to support enrollment growth and equitable student success.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by Student Success leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and one year of experience.
• Preferred: Strong presentation and communication skills, ability to engage diverse student populations, faculty, and campus partners.
• Experience working with pre-professional and exploring students, including guidance in academic planning, career exploration, and goal development.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package: paid time off, sick leave, holidays, health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts for UNLV students, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all staff at no cost.
• Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles.
• Comprehensive onboarding program.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff, and encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas is committed to providing a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.