Academic Advisor

Working Title Academic Advisor

Department College of Ag Sci & Nat Res-0787

Description Of Work

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources ( CASNR ) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s greatest local, state, and global challenges around food, energy, water, and societal systems. Students in CASNR are part of a vibrant and engaged community of diverse learners who are inspired to take their development beyond the classroom and make their mark on the world.

As an Academic Advisor, you will:

• Provide high quality academic advising and student success coaching regarding coursework, degree program completion, and professional career opportunities for students enrolled in college-level interdisciplinary undergraduate degree programs offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
• Maintain data on enrollment and retention, develop retention strategies.
• Assist students with referrals to appropriate campus and non-campus offices for academic and non-academic issues.
• Perform additional duties including active recruitment of new and prospective students, career coaching, New Student Enrollment advising, coordinate and teach a zero-credit student success seminar, and other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.

We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:

• Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
• Retirement plans with university match
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
  
  
  

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, agricultural or environmental sciences, natural resources, or a related field; plus two (2) years of experience in student development, advising, or recruitment. Will consider a Master’s degree in a related field in lieu of experience.
• Demonstrated experience advising diverse student backgrounds in order to apply inclusive advising strategies for all students.
• Ability to learn and stay current of complex academic requirements, policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, and computer skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, agricultural or environmental sciences, natural resources, or a related field.
• Experience with 1:1 student interaction/advising.
• Word processing, databases and/or presentation skills.
• Demonstrated advising experience using student information systems and technology platforms.
  
  
  

Posted Salary $43,000/yr minimum