Associate Director of Academic Advising Initiatives (Open to University Staff Only) University of Nebraska - 4.2 Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time From $60,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Team leadership Student mentoring Academic institution experience Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Leading team collaboration initiatives Experience at colleges/universities University experience Full Job Description The Associate Director of Academic Advising Initiatives provides oversight of academic advising, new student onboarding, and student success initiatives within the College of Arts and Sciences. Responsibilities include coordinating college participation in new student enrollment and orientation programs; supervising, developing, and assessing professional advising staff; leading advisor training and workload management; supporting college-wide retention, persistence, and graduation initiatives; maintaining a limited advising caseload while providing complex academic guidance; collaborating with academic departments and campus partners to improve student success outcomes; and contributing to assessment, data analysis, and continuous improvement efforts. The role also serves on college and university committees and advances professional development and best practices in academic advising. About Us At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy: Generous paid time off , including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options , including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Robust retirement plans with university match Learn more about working at

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//equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in higher education with evidence of 1:1 student interaction in advising or related areas. Ability to learn and explain extensive university/college requirements, federal law, policies and procedures. Experience using a variety of technology platforms. Must have strong leadership skills and supervisory experience. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment essential. Ability to learn extensive requirements, policies, and procedures; Ability to lead projects, build relationships and collaborate across functional units. Preferred Qualifications Background in liberal arts and sciences desirable. 3 years direct academic advising experience helpful. Public speaking skills preferred. Experience helping students explore and pursue career opportunities. Posted Salary $60,000/yr. minimum How to Apply Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.