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Position Description
The College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a driven and highly personable individual to join our Academic Advising team. We are hiring two academic advisors to serve as an essential guide for students embarking on and continuing their education in the College of Business. The Academic Advisor 1 works closely with, and under the direction of, higher level advisors to perform traditional advising to prospective, new, transfer, and continuing undergraduate students. The Academic Advisor 1 will learn core curriculum and major program requirements, participate in retention activities, and may be involved in recruitment events and other college specific special projects, as assigned. Advisors are expected to be an understanding, flexible, and patient resource for the students. In addition, ideal advisors must be willing to build a strong knowledge base in order to assist students in remaining on track in their college career. We welcome applicants who are willing to learn new skills and systems; who will build a strong network across campus; and who are committed to realizing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. We are looking for applicants eager to make foundational contributions to these students' achievements at UNR and beyond.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide data related to retention and enrollment management for reports and presentations
- Complete and submit Admission and Records forms and processes to include remove holds, 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
- Participate in professional development workshops/events
- Participate in and support of College FIT Program Participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities
- Assist with College Ambassadors/Student Advisory Board-type programs
Application Process
Apply on the University of Nevada, Reno website: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/Academic-Advisor-1--College-of-Business_R0144452
Institution Information
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute – the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website.
Additional Information
Please attach the following documents to your application. 1) Resume/Vita 2) Cover letter 3) Reference 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.
Contact Information
Tatiana Vanina - [email protected]
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