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  • Academic Advisor - University of Nebraska Lincoln - Lincoln, NE

    5 years ago
    Job Description
    • Provide comprehensive academic advising services to Undeclared, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Health, and Pre-Law students in the Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center (Explore Center).
    • Advise students transitioning between majors. Provide academic and/or social support for first-generation, low-income, and/or minority college students.
    • Utilize excellent interpersonal communication and relational skills to help students explore and identify interests, skills, and abilities.
    • Engage in collaborative advising conversations with students and share developmentally appropriate advice in regards to academic/course planning, extracurricular involvement/exploration, and professional preparation.
    • Identify and provide support for students struggling academically and/or personally and make appropriate referrals to support resources.
    • Understand how cultural context, differences, and institutional/social barriers influence the student experience in order to apply inclusive advising strategies for all students.
    • Maintain a thorough knowledge of complex academic program requirements and academic policy information.
    • Collaborate with the Explore Center team and other campus offices to engage in best practices and to develop programming to aid student retention and success efforts.
    • Communicate with parents and/or professional contacts from outside the University and with faculty/staff in other University offices.
    • Develop and deliver presentations to various sized audiences, which may include students, faculty, staff, and/or parents.
    • Utilize various student information systems to assess student progress and record contacts in digital notes systems.
    • Occasional evening and weekend advising required.
    • Assist with the smooth operation of the Explore Center.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience required.
    • Experience with 1:1 college (or closely related) student contact necessary (Master's degree in related field may substitute for experience).
    • Must have experience providing academic and/or social support for first-generation, low-income, and/or minority college students.
    • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills essential.
    • Must have evidence of working in a fast paced environment with multiple demands and changing needs with verification of working collaboratively within a team environment.
    • Ability to work with students in 1:1 or group advising settings essential.
    • Must have the ability to learn and stay current of complex program requirements, policies and procedures.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student backgrounds necessary. Must have demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of current and emerging technology platforms.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Master's degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling or related field preferred.
    • Demonstrated advising and/or counseling skills desirable.
    • Experience using student information systems and technology platforms helpful.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and/or deliver programs preferred.