Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Academic Success
UNLV
- # Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Academic Success [R0152608]Applylocations: UNLV1-Main Campus, Las Vegastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2027 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0152608The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: * **Once you start the application process you cannot save your work.** Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.* Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.**Job Description**The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for **Academic Advisor, UNLV Student Academic Success [R0152608]**# ROLE of the POSITIONThis position serves as a professional academic advisor providing comprehensive academic advising and career/major exploration services to all University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) students, including those in the Exploring major, pre-professional students, non-degree-seeking students and students in majors where additional advising support is needed. The advisor is expected to operate with a high level of independence, sound judgment, and initiative while delivering accurate, student-centered guidance across a broad range of academic programs.In this role, the academic advisor provides on-call advising support across multiple advising centers and must maintain a strong, working knowledge of all UNLV majors, minors, certificates, and microcredentials. Advisors support students in clarifying academic goals, exploring and selecting majors, and making informed decisions that promote retention, progression, and timely degree completion. This academic advisor position functions as both an independent contributor and a collaborative partner. The advisor proactively builds relationships and works in coordination with advising leadership and colleagues across campus to ensure consistency in advising practices to meet the evolving student and institutional needs.Key responsibilities include conducting one-on-one advising appointments in person, by phone, email, and via video conferencing, as well as initiating proactive outreach to support student success initiatives. The advisor is expected to remain current on curriculum, policies, and procedures, and to take initiative in identifying solutions, improving processes, and enhancing the student experience. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by Student Success leadership.All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces inclusion to promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.# PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGEThis advising position is within the Exploring and Pre-Professional Advising Center which is part of the Student Success team. The Student Success team is responsible for leading campus-wide initiatives that support enrollment growth and equitable student success through academic and student success programming to promote retention, progression, timely degree completion, and career readiness while closing achievement gaps. Student Success teams work closely with department chairs and faculty across the campus to support student academic success efforts, the implementation of student-centered and equitable academic advising practices, and deliver impactful student academic support programming from First-Year Experience through graduation.# MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThis position requires a **Bachelor’s Degree** from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one year of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.# PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred qualifications include strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and support diverse student populations, faculty, and campus partners. Experience working with pre-professional and exploring students is also preferred, including providing guidance in academic planning, career exploration, and goal development.# COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUESA successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.# SALARYSalary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.# BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV* Competitive total rewards package including: + Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays + Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision + Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs* No state income tax* Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools* Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents# PERKS & PROGRAMS* Employee recognition and appreciation programs* UNLV athletics ticket discounts* Statewide employee purchase program discounts* RebelCard discounts on and off campus* Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost* Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles* Connect with colleagues with shared interests* Personal and professional development opportunities* A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard* Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our Veterans Webpage.# HOW TO APPLYSubmit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to **Amber Benton,** **Search Committee Chair**.Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on **July 27, 2026**.**Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.**Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact View email address on click.appcast.io for support.For assistance with the application process, **please review instructions on** **How to Apply****.** For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.# SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATESUNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “**R0152608**”, in the search box.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.**# PROFILE of the UNIVERSITYFounded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.For more information, visit us on line at: EEO/AA STATEMENTThe University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.# TITLE IX STATEMENTThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io; TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; or to both.Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.# SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENTUNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.# JOB CATEGORYAdministrative Faculty**Exempt**Yes**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)**Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.**Posting Close Date**06/30/2027**Note to Applicant**This position may require that a criminal background check 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 faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. 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. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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