Advisor I
Advisor I
university of nebraska at omahaOmaha, NE
yesterday
$50,000 - $52,000
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsEducation Administrators, PostsecondaryEducation Administrators, All Other
Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsJunior CollegesEducational Support Services
Apply for this role →Advisor IThe 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. Job Title: Advisor IJob Grade: AS17SDivision: Academic Affairs College/Dept: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: CASRequisition Number: 2026-00313FTE (full-time equivalency): 100.00
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m. and sometimes in evenings or weekends Appointment Term: 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?: NoPay Information: $50,000 - $52,000
Pay Schedule: AnnuallyFLSA 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: Responsibility Area: Academic Advising
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. 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: 100
Essential Function: Yes Required and
Preferred Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
NARequired License/Certification: NARequired Additional Qualifications: NAPreferred Education: Master's degree
Preferred Experience: NAPreferred License/Certification: NAPreferred Additional Qualifications: NA
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Level
Lead
Salary
$50,000 - $52,000
Location
Omaha, NE
Occupation
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Posted
yesterday