Student Success Advisor — Pahrump Center

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remarkable retirement plan with NSHE

Health insurance options

Life insurance and long‑term coverage

Generous leave and sick days

No state income tax

Free parking

Job summary

Great Basin College in Pahrump, NV is seeking a Student Advisor to guide incoming, transfer, and undecided students toward tailored educational success plans. The role includes admission, advising, career exploration, and transfer information.

The Advisor works with multiple departments, serves remotely as needed, and travels within Nevada. A valid Nevada driver’s license and some evenings/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of student advising.
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work through sensitive issues in a thoughtful, caring, professional, and confidential manner.
• Knowledge of academic programs, student assessment, student‑services procedures, and student life issues that may create a barrier to student success.
• Articulate and able to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial academic and career advisement to incoming, traditional and non‑traditional students who are undecided or non‑degree students.
• Follows up with students who are struggling academically or behaviorally.
• Provides academic advisement and career exploration in person, by phone, online, and/or electronically via email or real‑time face‑to‑face interaction.
• Identifies life issues that may be a barrier to a student's success and facilitates referrals to appropriate social service agencies.
• Spearheads awareness programs such as alcohol and drug awareness, anxiety, and stress.
• Coordinates with part‑time advisors in centers.
• Consistently checks institutional web pages and catalog for inconsistencies.
• Serves as a member of various institutional and system‑wide committees as appropriate.
• Maintains a valid Nevada Driver's License for occasional travel throughout Nevada and the region.
• Other duties as assigned.]

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Advising knowledge

Diversity sensitivity

Confidentiality

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Great Basin College in Pahrump, NV is seeking a Student Advisor to guide incoming, transfer, and undecided students toward tailored educational success plans. The role includes admission, advising, career exploration, and transfer information.

The Advisor works with multiple departments, serves remotely as needed, and travels within Nevada. A valid Nevada driver’s license and some evenings/weekends are required.