Academic Advisor 2 - College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources (CABNR)
Description
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 [email protected] .
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a to be the Academic Advisor 2 with the University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, CABNR. This position is located on UNR Main Campus and reports to Elizabeth Sedano, Director, Academic Success.
Advising and Retention
- Under direction of higher level advisors, 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
- 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
- Create and maintain accurate student records including documenting each interaction
- Participating in proactive outreach related to early alert systems and communication from faculty
- Remain knowledgeable on academic information to best serve students and convey accurate information to staff, faculty and students
- Provide analysis for measures related to retention and enrollment management
- Prepare population-specific and/or targeted intervention/plans
- Develop advising materials and presentations
Advising and Retention Projects
- 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
- Provide training to peer leaders as applicable (advising, orientation, FIT, outreach)
- Provide support to the faculty for college specific internships
- Contribute to Assessment of Student Center/Advisement Office
- Enhance online and electronic resources related to advising
Recruitment
- Participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities
- Assist with College Ambassadors/Student Advisory Board-type program
- Use of Slate (recruitment platform) for prospect management/communication with prospective students
- Collaborate with Marketing and Communication specialist
- Develop materials for and enhance online and electronic resources related to recruitment
- Organize college session for on-campus recruitment activities
- Coordinate student and faculty representatives for on-campus and off-campus recruitment activities
- Assist with recruitment of special populations - i.e. National Merit students, those in high test score categories, underrepresented groups, first generation students
- Establish and maintain contacts with community colleges
Special Projects
- Serve on college Scholarship Committee and other assigned campus committees
- Campus Liaison (i.e. Athletics, Honors, LLC) to assigned departments
- Oversee running Dean’s List and working with Dean’s office to get letters out etc.
- Support Academic Recovery Programming
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Related experience: Academic advising, teaching, student services or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience advising students in higher education
Licensure
A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license within 30 days of appointment.
Schedule and Travel
Occasional Travel
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty – B
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 UNR
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Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
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Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
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E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options . E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
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Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
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Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
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Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
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No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
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 Progra
College/Department Information
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources | University of Nevada, Reno
Search Contacts
For information about this position, please contact: Elizabeth Sedano, Director, Academic Success. [email protected] (775) 784-7723
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 [email protected] .
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
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
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