Academic Advisor

Opening Date: June 8^th 2026 Closing Date: 2 weeks/Until filled

Position: Academic Advisor FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Department: Admissions and Student RecordsJob Status: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Rate of Pay: $24.00-$26.00/hr. D.O.E

Work hours may vary as needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities

Reports To: Director of Admissions and Student Records

Organization and Location:

This position is located at 601 E. College Drive Winnebago NE 68071

Purpose of Position:

The Academic Advisor provides direct studentcentered support to help learners navigate academic planning course selection degree progress and college success strategies. This entrylevel position plays a key role in fostering a welcoming culturally responsive advising environment aligned with the mission of Little Priest Tribal College. The Academic Advisor works collaboratively with faculty staff and studentsupport offices to ensure students receive timely accurate and holistic guidance throughout their academic journey.

Job Responsibilities:

• Student Advising Provide oneonone academic advising to new and continuing students including course planning degree requirements and transfer pathways.
• Academic Planning Assist students in developing individualized academic plans that support timely graduation and align with career or transfer goals.
• Registration Support Guide students through registration add/drop processes and schedule adjustments.
• Record Accuracy Maintain accurate advising notes and ensure documentation aligns with institutional policies.
• Campus Collaboration Work closely with faculty Admissions Student Records Financial Aid and Student Support Services to coordinate holistic student support.
• Orientation Participation Assist with new student orientation advising workshops and outreach events.
• Resource Referral Connect students with tutoring counseling financial aid and other support services as needed.
• Cultural Responsiveness Support the colleges mission by fostering an advising environment that honors Native identity community values and student diversity.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds including firstgeneration and nontraditional learners.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to FERPA guidelines.
• Proficiency with basic office software and willingness to learn student information systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education student services or a related field.
• Familiarity with tribal colleges Native communities or culturally responsive advising practices.
• Knowledge of academic planning degree audits and student success strategies.

Condition of Employment:

• This is a 100% on-site position.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be insurable under our insurance.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can visit us online at to complete an online application and submit a cover letter current resume certified college transcripts and a letter of reference. Applicants can also submit a paper application cover letter current resume certified college transcripts and a letter of reference to the Director of Human Resources Little Priest Tribal College P.O. Box 270 Winnebago NE 68071 or email to .

*Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille large print audiotape American Sign Language etc.) should contact LPTC through the Federal Relay System at . Additionally program information may be made available in languages other than English.

At LPTC we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal opportunities for employment irrespective of their race creed color religion national origin sex age marital status gender identity physical or mental disability orveteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Little Priest Tribal College is an Equal Opportunity Employer