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University of Nevada, Reno
  • Position Number: 2494420
  • Location: Reno, NV
  • Position Type: Academic Advising


Academic Advisor 1, Honors College

R0126699
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Academic Advisor 1 for the Honors College. The Academic Advisor 1 is responsible for 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, choice of pathway, number of honors experiences, etc. This position reports to the Coordinator, Student Actualization and Engagement.

Duties include:
  • Advise incoming freshmen, new students, continuing students and transfer students on core courses and appropriate class selection for major and professional goals; conduct individual and group advising appointments
  • Remain knowledgeable on academic information to best serve students and convey accurate information to staff, faculty and students
  • Provide data related to retention and enrollment management for reports and presentations
  • Complete and submit Admission and Records forms and processes to include scheduling appointments, facilitating course registration, completing advance registration for incoming students, etc.
  • Participate in new student orientation sessions
  • Advise students on academic probation, provide referrals to appropriate campus resources
  • Create and maintain accurate student records including documenting each interaction
  • Participating in proactive outreach related to early alert systems and communication from faculty
  • Participate in professional development workshops/events
  • Participate in and support of College FIT Program
  • Serve on program specific councils or committees
  • Participate in assigned special projects
  • Participate in recruitment events separately and in concert with the Office of Prospective Students (OPS)
  • Support with all electronic resources related to the Marketing/Publicity/Outreach (MPO) team (Slate, Google drive, Microsoft Office programs)
  • Assist in the recruitment of underserved, underrepresented, and other diverse student populations
  • Advise honors students on appropriate honors pathway and course work
  • Remain knowledgeable on academic and honors pathway information to best serve students and convey accurate information to staff, faculty and students
  • Support students to navigate honors probation and ensure they receive needed support
  • Assist with program design, materials and implementation of new freshmen orientation
  • Manage honors co-curricular experience approval process in DocuSign
  • Assist in the management of electronic data and resources related to the Honors College (e.g., PeopleSoft; NAVIGATE; Honors Record Canvas course, and new student orientation Canvas course)
  • Contribute to honors graduation check
  • Facilitate different types of Honors College's mentorship programs


Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related experience OR a Master's Degree and one (1) year of related experience.

Related Experience: experience in a field related to academic advising or student services.

Compensation Grade

B

Salary Schedules

Department Information

The Honors College seeks to provide students who are both academically talented and highly motivated with an undergraduate education that nurtures and promotes their capacities to think competently, understand deeply and act ethically. The Honors College is University-wide and is designed to enhance all majors. Resilience, ingenuity, stewardship, and equity are characteristics that form the core of our program mission and guide our students' paths from admission to graduationand beyond.

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact Information

Key Luna, Search Chair- kluna@unr.edu

Kim Bonnenfant, Search Coordinator- kimb@unr.edu

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Please attach the following documents to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three professional references

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

5) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about your advising philosophy.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date
12/31/2021

Note to Applicant

A background check will 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 verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

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 driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Academic-Advisor-1--Honors-College_R0126699

Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, 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, or religion.






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