Academic Advisor, UNLV College of Fine Arts Advising Center [R0148396]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The College of Fine Arts is searching for a full-time, 12-month Academic Advisor whose primary role is working with Fine Arts majors. Through a variety of forums including group and individual advising sessions, the Academic Advisor works with prospective, incoming and continuing students in understanding their degree requirements, assisting in goal clarification and collaboration, developing academic plans each semester and interpreting university policies and procedures. Extensive knowledge of the Fine Arts majors and the complex progression through these degree programs is essential for this position. Fine Arts advisors use their experience in advising to assist students’ development within complicated and unique majors that require a balance of both practical and theoretical application. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining accurate, detailed and timely student records; evaluating students’ degree progress; assisting students with processing forms; interpreting and correcting degree audit reports; reviewing and articulating transfer coursework; serving as an advising liaison to faculty and leadership in an assigned Fine Arts department; referring students to appropriate campus resources; participating in both on-campus and off-campus retention and recruitment activities, including New Student Orientations, that require advisors to make regular presentations to groups of students and parents. Occasional evenings and weekends are required. Other duties will be assigned as deemed necessary by CFA leadership and direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Masters preferred).
• At least 1 year of advising or comparable work experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of student development and learning theory.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with computerized student information systems, preferably Oracle/PeopleSoft and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Work with Fine Arts majors through group and individual advising sessions.
• Assist students in understanding degree requirements and goal clarification.
• Develop academic plans each semester.
• Interpret university policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely student records.
• Evaluate students’ degree progress.
• Assist students with processing forms.
• Interpret and correct degree audit reports.
• Review and articulate transfer coursework.
• Serve as an advising liaison to faculty and leadership in an assigned Fine Arts department.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources.
• Participate in retention and recruitment activities, including New Student Orientations.
• Make presentations to groups of students and parents.

Benefits

• 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.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• 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.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding program.

What This Job Offers

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