Academic Advisor, Lee Business School [R0146013]

University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

As an academic advisor in UNLV's Lee Business School Undergraduate Advising office, this individual is part of a team of professionals who work in support of the college's and university's missions. An essential part of this is to provide information and guidance to students to assist them in defining and achieving their educational and life goals while adhering to university and college academic requirements and standards. The academic advisor will participate in student-related interactions from recruitment through graduation. These activities may include, but are not limited to: Participating in recruiting events; Providing academic guidance to students via appointments, e-mail, presentations, information sessions; Providing students with resource referrals to other campus offices as needed; Creating, editing, and disseminating information for handouts, web site, catalog, etc.; Reviewing and processing paperwork students submit for review; Maintaining relationships with colleagues on campus and at other Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions; Maintaining relationships with the college's department chairs and faculty; As needed, serve as an informational resource to the college's deans, department chairs, faculty and staff regarding academic policies and administrative procedures; Participate in UNLV's Academic Advising Council.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• One year of related professional experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Participating in recruiting events
• Providing academic guidance to students via appointments, e-mail, presentations, information sessions
• Providing students with resource referrals to other campus offices as needed
• Creating, editing, and disseminating information for handouts, web site, catalog, etc.
• Reviewing and processing paperwork students submit for review
• Maintaining relationships with colleagues on campus and at other Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions
• Maintaining relationships with the college's department chairs and faculty
• Serving as an informational resource to the college's deans, department chairs, faculty and staff regarding academic policies and administrative procedures
• Participating in UNLV's Academic Advising Council

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree