Academic Advisor

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Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will provide high quality, proactive advising support to Nevada State students, while also coordinating initiatives that utilize high impact academic coaching practices. In addition to more conventional, academic advising support (e.g., degree planning), these coaching practices include learning strategies, skill development, and non-cognitive training (e.g., academic mindset) that can promote the success of a largely first-generation student population.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising, this individual will work in the Academic Advising Center (AAC), which serves and supports the entire Nevada State undergraduate population from enrollment to graduation in a centralized advising center located in the Raker Student Success Building. The individual in this position has the opportunity to contribute greatly to the development of an expanding academic advising program that aspires to become a model of excellence for student support. This individual should have an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to collaborate with faculty and staff to improve student success outcomes. Successful academic advisors at Nevada State are defined by a strong work ethic, innovative spirit, data-driven philosophy, and a desire to contribute to the development of a modern institution in substantive ways. The atmosphere they engender is one of enthusiasm, dedication, camaraderie, and effective collaboration.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. 

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize a developmental, coaching approach to academic advising/mentoring.
• Maintain a strong understanding of success coaching concepts – including learning and studying strategies and non-cognitive factors such as mindset and social belonging – and incorporate them to enhance student learning and promote healthy retention and graduation rates.
• Facilitate students' academic progress by evaluating their needs and developing appropriate educational plans.
• Participate in the advising-related portion of new/transfer student’s orientation sessions.
• Maintain students' academic files that include a record of the advising activity that takes place during each visit.
• Help coordinate, create, and deliver workshops for student populations.
• Provide walk-in advising on assigned days.
• Assess the student’s stage of development and promote their growth through the analysis of options and by charting a path towards attainable academic and career goals.
• Act as a liaison to campus departments and give students resources to complete procedures on campus such as (but not limited to): academic petitions, financial aid petitions, registration, withdrawal, major change, and student information updates.
• Maintain all advising data and provide reports to the Director of Academic Advising as required.
• Incorporate evidence based and data driven approaches to student success.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities including participation in NACADA: the Global Community for Academic Advising.
• Office hours are Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM, but some weekends and evenings may be required. Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, nontraditional, first generation student population.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in academic advising, counseling, or related field.
• Master’s degree in advising, education, counseling or related field.
• Experience with developmental advising/academic coaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence based and data driven approaches to student success.
• Proven experience creating advising tools and methods; Experience developing and conducting workshops.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $52,197. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until the filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply before May 1 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

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 apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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