Academic Advisor, Student Academic Success, Division of Health Sciences Advising Center [R0147530]
Academic Advisor, Student Academic Success, Division of Health Sciences Advising Center [R0147530]
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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- Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
Once a recruitment has closed applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact Human Resources at or
Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for the Academic Advisor Student Academic Success Division of Health Sciences Advising Center R0147530.
ROLE of the POSITION
Academic Advisor positions are responsible for providing academic advising to undergraduate students in individual and group advising settings. The Academic Advisor provides expertise in degree requirements and may be involved with representing the advising center at events and other assigned special projects geared to enhance student success. The Academic Advisor must have/develop knowledge of general core requirements for each major within the Division of Health Sciences as well as policies and procedures of the university. Academic Advisors must be familiar with admissions registration systems and financial aid processes to assist students. Skills also include the utilization of professional judgment in assisting students with choosing/confirming an area of study and determining the appropriate courses for the degree. Having the ability to develop and deliver presentations as well as articulate and convey policies and procedures are essential functions.
Under the supervision of advising center leadership the Academic Advisor position must possess professional and social skills and be responsive to work closely with faculty staff students and parents/families from diverse backgrounds. The Academic Advisor position is expected to work on-campus and to meet with students in-person as well as conduct virtual and phone advising as requested by students.
The Academic Advisor will be highly functional with regard to decision-making and problem solving skills. Effective time management and ability to balance a wide variety of tasks and student caseloads in an efficient and effective manner are vital to the success of this position. It is essential that this person adhere to student confidentiality guidelines (FERPA) and possess a high regard for ethics. Knowledge of other technologies related to academic advising and presentations is preferred.
Academic Advisors will utilize proactive advising practices. Proactive advising includes coordinated collaborative personalized and intentional outreach strategies and practices designed to anticipate potential barriers to student success provide timely interventions and invite meaningful engagement between advisors and students. By anticipating barriers providing interventions and inviting engagement proactive advising strategies and practices support improved student experiences and outcomes.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
This advising position will serve the Division of Health Sciences Advising Center (working with the following schools: Integrated Health Nursing and Public Health) part of the Student and Academic Success (S.A.S.) team. The S.A.S. team is responsible for leading campus-wide initiatives that support enrollment growth and equitable student success through academic and student success programming to promote retention progression timely degree completion and career readiness while closing achievement gaps. Student and Academic Success teams work closely with department chairs and faculty across the campus to support student academic success efforts the implementation of student-centered and equitable academic advising practices and deliver impactful student academic support programming from First-Year Experience through graduation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires aBachelors Degreefrom an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) andone year of experience in a field related to academic advising or direct student services or education. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Advisors must have knowledge of university and major-specific degree requirements advising systems and policies. Policies procedures and requirements do change and it is important for Academic Advisors to stay up-to-date on these changes. Creative problem solving and evaluation of alternatives with students may be necessary. Advisors must be knowledgeable of issues on campus affecting students as well as academic requirements policies and procedures.
To achieve excellence in their work advisors must have understanding of all three components of the NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies (Conceptual Informational and Relational components) and the ability to synthesize and apply them as needed in advising interactions is required.
Advisors must possess active listening and communication skills: Advisors must clearly articulate messages to faculty staff students and parents/families. Presentation skills and effective time management skills. Organization and computer skills.
Advisors must be able to comprehend explain and apply complex information from various undergraduate catalogs. They also must be able to simplify complex information and clearly articulate that information to others and be able to to change quickly and often. Advisors must be discreet patient tactful and highly ethical.
Advising professionals must have the ability to proactively plan and balance working with students while completing other projects and complying with university student success initiatives.
Advising professionals must be highly organized detail oriented and be able to handle demanding workload and multi-task.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
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
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on June 6 2025.
Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources at or .
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0147530 in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NV 89154-1062 Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone: ; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).
Recruitments that provide a work scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
