Academic Advisor 1

Nevada System of Higher Education

6d • $53,104 - $66,380 • Onsite

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada is seeking applicants for an Academic Advisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, student development or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience as an Academic Advisor or related student services area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience academic advising at a community college or university.
• One year of experience working with PeopleSoft.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Master's degree in education or counseling field from an accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise continuing and transfer students through individual appointments and group workshops.
• Assist students with goal setting, major exploration, degree options, and educational planning for all TMCC degrees and programs.
• Work in a collaborative manner with Advising staff and other campus departments to ensure the information given to students is accurate and timely.
• Answer questions students have through Express Advising and advising email.
• Help students understand placement options so they are properly placed into the correct English and Math.
• Assist students with their MyTMCC so they are informed on how to use an academic advisement report, What-if Scenario, My Planner and enrolling into classes.
• Place course substitutions for students who have courses transferred in that are similar by nature to TMCC courses and assist students with credit for prior learning requests.
• Attend professional development workshops and conferences to enhance the quality of Academic Advising.
• Practice TMCCs Academic Advising core values of Authenticity, Making a Difference, Inclusiveness, Service to Others, Compassion, Exploration, Balance and Growth.
• Knowledge of advising theory and best practices including Appreciative Advising
• Utilize student systems (i.e. PeopleSoft, e2e Achieve, OnBase, TES, Canvas, etc.) to advise students and maintain accurate records
• Assists with an advising initiative or programming areas to include establishing annual goals, assessing effectiveness, and continuous improvement of initiative or area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• 19.25% retirement match in TIAA
• Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave
• Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM.
• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
• No State income tax
• Variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.

What This Job Offers

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