Advisor I

🇺🇸 Omaha, Nebraska 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $50K - $52K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 30th, 2026

NACADA

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Nebraska - Omaha is hiring an Advisor I. The role advises students in the College of Arts and Sciences, guiding them from admission through graduation toward their educational and professional goals. The advisor also evaluates transfer credit and supports new student onboarding and recruiting activities.

Highlights

Manage an assigned advising caseload or serve as the primary advisor for a unit, recommending courses and building academic plans of study aligned with each student's goals.
Evaluate official and unofficial academic credit for transfer to UNO, using independent judgment to shorten time to degree and lower cost while keeping degree requirements intact.
Monitor reenrollment and student progress to support persistence, and coach students in academic difficulty or on probation, referring them to other services when appropriate.
Orient newly admitted students and teach them key university processes and technologies.
Offer prospective students personalized guidance at recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluations, and promote the value of a four-year degree and the general education curriculum.
Contribute to unit, college, and campus-wide strategic planning and take part in university committees and professional groups such as NACADA.
Bachelor's degree required, with a master's degree preferred and no specific experience required.
Salary of $50,000 to $52,000 per year, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evenings and weekends.