Academic Advisor

Nature of Work Perform duties associated with academic counseling and student services, enrollment assistance, and pre- and post-enrollment academic advising. Advises students concerning an appropriate academic schedule, choice of major, career, number of hours that may be taken, probation, and/or suspension. Contact may be on individual or group basis or be made by correspondence.

Examples of Work Performed Essential Duties:

1. Assist all student with enrollment and financial aid services 2. Serve as primary point of contact for student issues related to enrollment and financial aid 3. Provide academic guidance for all students upon request, including pre-Admissions 4. Advise financial aid and academic probation/suspension students on structured course scheduling 5. Serve as academic advisor for first-year students and work in conjunction with assigned faculty advisors for student retention purposes 6. Assist students with forms completion and serve as forms repository for student services with dissemination to appropriate offices 7. Act as content manager for assigned webpages

Secondary Duties:

1. Assist with assessment requirements 2. Collaborate with departments regarding enrollment and financial aid services/activities 3. Collaborate with departments/faculty regarding changes/updates made to published programs and plans, etc. 4. Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree is preferably in Student Services or related field Previous experience with higher education academic advising Previous experience working with financial aid At least 3 years experience servicing students and/or customer-service role, which may include undergraduate work experiences, internships, and graduate assistantships Strong written and oral communication skills and proficiency in computer applications Experience in successfully serving and working with diverse, first generation and underrepresented populations Other Requirements Successful background records check

Salary Information:

$49,908-$51,404

FTE:

1.000

FLSA:

Exempt Union Status:

NSCPA Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Number:

PS1664

P Open Until Filled:

Yes EEO Statement The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.