Academic Advisor 1 or Academic Advisor 2, School of Public Health

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Public Health welcomes applications for an Academic Advisor 1 or an Academic Advisor 2 to join a team of advisors who are committed to student success at the University and beyond. Ideal candidates are eager to build strong relationships with students and are enthusiastic to learn new skills. The Academic Advisor will serve as a resource for all new and current students to assure that they are making timely progress towards degree completion. Reporting to the Director of Student Success, the advisor will be part of a collaborative culture that will help students succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience; OR Master’s degree and one (1) year related work experience
• Related Experience: in a field related to academic advising or student services.
• Related Experience: Academic advising, teaching, student services or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Providing academic advising to prospective, new, transfer and continuing undergraduate education students in individual and group advising settings regarding schedule, choice of major, number of hours to be taken, etc.
• Providing expertise in core curriculum, major program requirements.
• Participating in retention activities.
• May be involved in recruitment events and other college-specific special projects assigned.
• Advising returning students.
• Creating advisement plans for targeted groups of students.
• Developing advising and recruitment materials.
• Providing training and support to peer leaders and faculty for college specific directives.
• Organizing recruitment activities on and off campus.
• Maintaining community relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax
• The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level