Academic Advisor 1 or Academic Advisor 2, College of Engineering

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The College of Engineering welcomes applications for an Academic Advisor 1 or an Academic Advisor 2 to join the Advising Team. 

The College of Engineering seeks an Academic Advisor to join a dedicated team supporting high-achieving students. The advisor will contribute to the College’s student support plan, including K-12 outreach, tutoring, and career services. Reporting to the Office of the Dean, the advisor will be part of a collaborative culture that helps students succeed and transition into important roles in the evolving economy.

Academic Advisor 1

The Academic Advisor 1 provides individual and group advising to undergraduate students on schedules, majors, minors and course loads. Responsibilities include advising on core curriculum, major requirements, participating in retention and recruitment activities, and supporting special projects. This full-time, in-person administrative faculty position reports to a Coordinator of Academic Success. An engineering or STEM background is not required.

Academic Advisor 2

In addition to the Academic Advisor 1 duties, the Academic Advisor 2 responsibilities include creating advisement plans, developing materials, and supporting peer leaders and faculty. This role also involves maintaining community relationships. This full-time, in-person administrative faculty position reports to a Coordinator of Academic Success. An Engineering or STEM background is not required.

Required Qualifications **Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities

Academic Advisor 1

Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of work experience OR

Master’s Degree and no work experience required

Related Professional Experience: In a field related to student support, human services, education, or related advising position.

Academic Advisor 2 

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR

Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience

Related Professional Experience: Academic advising, teaching, student services or related fields.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Occasional travel may be required

Compensation Grade

Academic Advisor 1 – Compensation Grade A – Non-exempt

Academic Advisor 2 - Compensation Grade B1 - Exempt

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of working at The University of Nevada

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual, sick leave, and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership opti