Advisor I

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 48,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Maverick Advising Center seeks an Advisor I to guide UNO students toward meaningful educational experiences and help them set professional and personal goals. You will work primarily with UNO students and support peer advisors on projects.

Responsibilities include academic advising, transfer and credit evaluation, retention efforts, onboarding new students, and participating in NACADA activities. Some weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

Academic Advising: manage a caseload and advise from admission through graduation.
Transfer and Credit Evaluation: evaluate transfer credits and apply them to degree requirements.
Retention and Persistence: monitor reenrollment and progress to support student success.
Student Support, Coaching and Referral: provide coaching and refer students as needed.
New Student Onboarding: orient and teach institutional processes and technologies.
Recruiting Activities: guide prospective students through events and transcript evaluation.
Strategic Planning and Oversight: contribute to planning and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs andlearning opportunities, and significant relationships with ourcommunity that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Advisor I

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst 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. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race,color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, geneticinformation, veteran status, marital status, and/or politicalaffiliation in its education programs or activities, includingadmissions and employment. The University prohibits any form ofretaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination,harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protectedactivity.

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Job Title

Advisor I

Job Grade

AS17S

Division

Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success

College/Dept

Student Success

Department

Maverick Advising Center

Requisition Number

2026-00238

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100.00

Work Schedule

8:00-5:00 M-F; some weekends possibly

Does the position provide the opportunity to workRemotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclementweather policy?

Pay Information

$46,200-$48,000

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The role of the Advisor I at the University of Nebraska at OmahaMaverick Advising Center is to provide students guidance to achievea meaningful educational experience and develop professional andpersonal goals. The Advisor I position works primarily advising UNOstudents and supports and assists the department and peer advisorson project responsibilities.

Job Duties

Academic Advising: Manages an assigned caseload or serves asprimary advisor for unit, including personalized guidance fromadmission through graduation. Assists with course recommendationsand developing academic plans of student that aligns with thestudents’ goals. Completes necessary forms and writerecommendation/support letters for students. Example: CareerAdvising
Transfer and Credit Evaluation: Evaluate official and unofficialacademic credit for transfer to UNO . Employ independent judgementto the applications of transfer credit in order to minimize time todegree completion and overall cost while maintaining the integrityof the degree requirements.
Retention and Persistence: Providing proactive, comprehensive, andexceptional service in monitoring reenrollment and student progressto enrollment. Foster student success, persistence and engagementwhile support students in their academic journey, incorporatingbest practices in academic advising.
Student Support, Coaching and Referral: Support and coach studentsin academic difficulty, probation, and other concerns. Refer whenappropriate.
New Student Onboarding: Orient and welcome newly admitted UNOstudents and introduce/teach key institutional processes andtechnologies.
Recruiting Activities: Offer prospective students personalizedguidance through events, meetings, and transcript evaluation.Promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO generaleducational curriculum.
Strategic Planning and Oversight: Engage inunit/college/campus==wide strategic planning and initiatives.Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation of advising.Seek ongoing professional development and maintain cohesive workconnections.
University and Professional Involvement: Participate in universitycommittees, programs, and events. Explore further developmentthrough active engagement in NACADA and student population oracademic program specific associations.
Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time

100

Essential Function

Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience

Required License/Certification

Required Additional Qualifications

Preferred Education

Master’s degree