Advisor I

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

Job summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking an Advisor I to guide students from admission to graduation. You will provide academic planning and course recommendations while supporting peers in departmental projects.

Responsibilities include evaluating transfer credits, monitoring reenrollment, and referring students to appropriate services. The role involves recruiting support, committee participation, and advancing advising quality across UNO.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree; Preferred: Master's degree.
• Advising experience in higher education is beneficial.
• Familiarity with advising technologies or student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned student caseload from admission through graduation.
• Provide course recommendations and develop academic plans.
• Evaluate transfer credits to minimize time and cost toward degree completion.
• Monitor reenrollment and progress to foster persistence and success.
• Support students facing academic difficulties and provide referrals.
• Orient and onboard newly admitted students with institutional processes.
• Participate in recruiting activities by advising prospective students.
• Engage in strategic planning and continuous improvement of advising services.
• Participate in university committees and NACADA activities.

Skills

Student advising

Academic planning

Course recommendations

Transfer credit evaluation

Retention support

Onboarding

Recruiting assistance

Strategic planning

NACADA involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring an Advisor I. The Advisor I provides guidance to UNO students to help them achieve meaningful educational experiences and develop personal and professional goals, while also supporting the department and peer advisors with project responsibilities.

Highlights

• Manage assigned student caseload, advising from admission through graduation.
• Provide course recommendations and develop academic plans aligned with student goals.
• Evaluate transfer and academic credits to minimize time and cost toward degree completion.
• Monitor student reenrollment and progress, fostering persistence and academic success.
• Support students facing academic difficulties and provide appropriate referrals.
• Orient and onboard newly admitted students, introducing institutional processes and technologies.
• Participate in recruiting activities by advising prospective students and promoting UNO's educational offerings.
• Engage in strategic planning and continuous improvement of advising services.
• Participate in university committees and professional associations, including NACADA.
• Required: Bachelor's degree; Preferred: Master's degree; Salary $46,200-$48,000 annually.