Academic Advisor positions are responsible for providing academic advising to undergraduate students in individual and group advising settings. This Academic Advisor position provides academic advising and career/major exploration services to all UNLV students, including students in the Exploring major, non-degree-seeking students, and pre-professional students. Advisors support students in clarifying academic goals, selecting majors, and making informed decisions that promote retention, progression, and completion.
Under the supervision of the Director and Senior Associate Director of Advising in the Exploring and Pre-Professional Advising Center, the advisor works collaboratively with campus partners to stay informed of changes in curriculum, policies, and procedures. This role includes conducting one-on-one advising appointments with students in person, by phone, email, and via video conferencing, as well as engaging in proactive outreach to support student success initiatives.
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. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by Student Success leadership.
All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution’s commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.
As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university’s core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.