Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Academic Success [R0152608]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for an Academic Advisor within the UNLV Student Academic Success program. This role provides comprehensive academic advising and career/major exploration services to all UNLV students, including those in exploring majors, pre-professional tracks, non-degree-seeking status, and those needing additional support. The advisor is expected to work independently, using sound judgment and initiative to offer accurate, student-centered guidance across a wide array of academic programs. Responsibilities include providing on-call advising support across multiple centers, maintaining a thorough knowledge of all UNLV majors, minors, certificates, and microcredentials, and assisting students in clarifying academic goals, selecting majors, and making informed decisions to promote retention, progression, and timely degree completion. This position involves both independent contributions and collaborative efforts, requiring proactive relationship-building with advising leadership and colleagues to ensure consistent advising practices that meet evolving student and institutional needs. Key duties include conducting one-on-one advising appointments via various communication channels (in-person, phone, email, video conferencing) and initiating proactive outreach for student success initiatives. The advisor must stay current with curriculum, policies, and procedures, and take initiative in identifying solutions, improving processes, and enhancing the student experience. Additional duties may be assigned by Student Success leadership. All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to the core mission of increasing enrollment and promoting equitable student success by addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support. This role aims to enhance student enrollment, retention, progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, contributing to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success leading to timely graduation. This role is expected to embody the university's core values, demonstrating professionalism, collegiality, collaboration, ethical conduct, transparency, and adherence to all applicable laws and policies. Evening and weekend work may be necessary, with occasional travel possible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
One year of experience.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

Nice To Haves

Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and support diverse student populations, faculty, and campus partners.
Experience working with pre-professional and exploring students.
Experience providing guidance in academic planning, career exploration, and goal development.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic advising and career/major exploration services to all UNLV students.
Operate with a high level of independence, sound judgment, and initiative while delivering accurate, student-centered guidance.
Maintain a strong, working knowledge of all UNLV majors, minors, certificates, and microcredentials.
Support students in clarifying academic goals, exploring and selecting majors, and making informed decisions that promote retention, progression, and timely degree completion.
Proactively build relationships and work in coordination with advising leadership and colleagues across campus to ensure consistency in advising practices.
Conduct one-on-one advising appointments in person, by phone, email, and via video conferencing.
Initiate proactive outreach to support student success initiatives.
Remain current on curriculum, policies, and procedures.
Take initiative in identifying solutions, improving processes, and enhancing the student experience.
Contribute to the core mission of increasing enrollment and promoting equitable student success.
Address systemic obstacles and implement strategic services, programs, and support to enhance student enrollment, retention, progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes.
Embody the university's core values, demonstrating professionalism, collegiality, collaboration, ethical conduct, transparency, and adherence to all applicable laws and policies.