STEM Academic Advisor — Holistic Student Success

University of Nevada, Las Vega; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the Academic Advisor, College of Sciences. The Advising Center serves 2500+ undergraduates across Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematical Sciences, Geoscience, and Life Sciences.

You will provide holistic academic advising, support students from matriculation to graduation, and collaborate with staff to advance retention and progression goals. Embracing diversity and inclusive student success is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of experience in student success and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising services for majors/minors within the College of Sciences.
• Conduct advising appointments with current majors, prospective students, and special populations.
• Utilize advising philosophy to help students identify strengths and relate them to majors/careers.
• Engage with diverse students using strong interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate with advising colleagues to support RPC initiatives.
• Stay updated on college information and post-graduation goals to advise effectively.
• Represent the College at events and participate in professional development.

Skills

Student advising

Interpersonal communication

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce (Rebel Success Hub)

PeopleSoft (MyUNLV)

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the Academic Advisor, College of Sciences. The Advising Center serves 2500+ undergraduates across Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematical Sciences, Geoscience, and Life Sciences.

You will provide holistic academic advising, support students from matriculation to graduation, and collaborate with staff to advance retention and progression goals. Embracing diversity and inclusive student success is essential.