Academic Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Omaha, NE 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $59K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 28th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Nebraska Omaha is hiring an Academic Specialist. The role involves providing proactive academic guidance to first-year students, delivering first-semester onboarding and seminars, and serving as a liaison among faculty, advisors, and support services to enhance student retention and success.

Highlights

Manage a reduced caseload (up to 200 students) delivering holistic advising and one-on-one coaching on goal setting, time management, and academic planning.
Coordinate early academic interventions and referrals by connecting students with campus resources such as DASH and Care Team.
Teach First-Year Seminar (FYE-S) in the fall and Second-Year Seminars in the spring integrating skill-building and career exploration.
Facilitate advisor development workshops, participate in student engagement analytics, and collaborate on institutional strategic planning.
Requires a Master's degree in education, social work, sociology, psychology, leadership, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in advising, academic coaching, student success, or related student support roles is preferred.
Position is full-time with a 12-month appointment and partial remote/telecommuting opportunity.
Salary is $59,400 annually, exempt status.
Reports to the Academic Affairs division within the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC).
No drug screen, credit check, or motor vehicle licensing verification required.