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University of Nebraska at Omaha lists this Academic Advisor I opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Academic Advisor I
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Join the College of Public Affairs and Community Service and make a meaningful impact on criminology and criminal justice student success. As an Academic Advisor, you will play a vital role in helping students achieve their educational and career goals by providing personalized academic guidance, connecting them with campus resources, and supporting their progress from orientation through graduation. Working collaboratively with faculty and staff, you'll help prepare the next generation of criminal justice professionals while contributing to a dynamic, student-centered academic community committed to excellence, innovation, and workforce development. The Academic Advisor position works primarily advising UNO students in criminology and criminal justice and supports and assists the college, department and peer advisors on project responsibilities.
Job Duties
Duties: Academic Advising: Manages an assigned caseload or serves as primary advisor for unit, including personalized guidance from admission through graduation. Assists with course recommendations and developing academic plans of study that aligns with the students' goals. Completes necessary forms and write recommendation/support letters for students. Example: Career Advising Transfer and Credit Evaluation: Evaluate official and unofficial academic credit for transfer to UNO. Employ independent judgement to the application of transfer credit in order to minimize time to degree completion and overall cost while maintaining the integrity of the degree requirements. Retention and Persistence: Providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional service in monitoring re-enrollment and student progress to enrollment. Foster student success, persistence and engagement while support students in their academic journey, incorporating best practices in academic advising. Student Support, Coaching and Referral: Support and coach students in academic difficulty, probation, and other concerns. Refer when appropriate. New Student On-boarding: Orient and welcome newly admitted UNO students and introduce/teach key institutional processes and technologies. Recruiting Activities: Offer prospective students personalized guidance through recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluation. Promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO general education curriculum. Strategic Planning and Oversight: Engage in unit/college/campus-wide strategic planning and initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation of advising. Seek ongoing professional development and maintain cohesive work connections. University and Professional Involvement: Participate in university committees, programs, and events. Explore further development through active engagement in NACADA and student population or academic program specific associations. Other duties as assigned
Required Education - Bachelor's degree
Preferred Education - Master's degree
Required Experience - N/A
Preferred Experience - Some experience in academic advising, recruitment, or retention. Demonstrated experience in the assessment of student learning.
Required License/Certification - N/A
Required Additional Qualifications: - N/A
Preferred License/Certification - N/A
Preferred Additional Qualifications: - N/A
Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
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