Advisor I

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) seeks an Academic Advisor 1 to guide students toward a meaningful educational experience and help set professional and personal goals. This role primarily advises UNO students and supports department projects and peer advisors in delivering comprehensive academic guidance.

Responsibilities include managing advising caseloads, evaluating transfer credits, and contributing to retention efforts and student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in academic advising or higher education preferred.
• Ability to guide students through degree planning and progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to UNO students from admission through graduation.
• Evaluate transfer credits and apply them to degree requirements.
• Support retention initiatives and monitor student progress.

Skills

Academic advising

Student coaching

Transfer evaluation

Student success strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

General Requisition Information

EEO Statement:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title

Job Grade AS17S

Division

Division Academic Affairs

College/Dept

College/Dept College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Department CAS

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026-00313

FTE (full-time equivalency)

FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m. and sometimes in evenings or weekends

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

Appointment Term

Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

No

Pay Information

Pay Information $50,000 - $52,000

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Annually

FLSA Designation

FLSA Designation Exempt

Position Summary

The role of the Academic Advisor 1 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and in the College of Arts and Sciences is to provide students guidance to achieve a meaningful educational experience and develop professional and personal goals. The Academic Advisor position works primarily advising UNO students and supports and assists the department and peer advisors on project responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Academic Advising: Manages an assigned caseload or serves as primary advisor for unit, including personalized guidance from admission through graduation. Assists with course recommendations and developing academic plans of study that aligns with the students’ goals. Completes necessary forms and write recommendation/support letters for students. Example: Career Advising
• Transfer and Credit Evaluation: Evaluate official and unofficial academic credit for transfer to UNO . Employ independent judgement to the application of transfer credit in order to minimize time to degree completion and overall cost while maintaining the integrity of the degree requirements.
• Retention and Persistence: Providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional service in monitoring reenrollment and student progress to enrollment. Foster student success, persistence and engagement while support students in their academic journey, incorporating best practices in academic advising.
• Student Support, Coaching and Referral: Support and coach students in academic difficulty, probation, and other concerns. Refer when appropriate.
• New Student Onboarding: Orient and welcome newly admitted UNO students and introduce/teach key institutional processes and technologies.
• Recruiting Activities: Offer prospective students personalized guidance through recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluation. Promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO general education curriculum.
• Strategic Planning and Oversight: Engage in unit/college/campus-wide strategic planning and initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation of advising. Seek ongoing professional development and maintain cohesive work connections.
• University and Professional Involvement: Participate in university committees, programs, and events. Explore further development through active engagement in NACADA and student population or academic program specific associations.
• Other duties as assigned

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 100

Essential Function

Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

NA

Required License/Certification

NA

Required Additional Qualifications

NA

Preferred Education

NA

Preferred Experience

NA

Preferred License/Certification

NA

Preferred Additional Qualifications

NA

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Credit Check No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No

Drug Screen

Drug Screen No

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education you have attained?
  • none
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)