Associate Director of Academic Advising Initiatives (Open to University Staff Only)

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Associate Director of Academic Advising Initiatives. This role oversees academic advising, new student onboarding, and student success initiatives within the College of Arts and Sciences, including supervising advising staff, coordinating orientation programs, and collaborating with departments to improve student outcomes.

Highlights

Coordinate college participation in new student enrollment and orientation programs.
Supervise, develop, and assess professional academic advising staff.
Lead advisor training and workload management.
Support college-wide retention, persistence, and graduation initiatives.
Maintain a limited advising caseload and provide complex academic guidance.
Collaborate with academic departments and campus partners to enhance student success.
Contribute to assessment, data analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of higher education experience including one-on-one student advising.
Strong leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
Salary starts at $60,000 per year; position requires a criminal background check.

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Working Title	Associate Director of Academic Advising Initiatives (Open to University Staff Only)
Department	College of Arts & Sciences-0906
Requisition Number	S_260676
Posting Open Date	08/20/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	09/04/2026
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Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	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 UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://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.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	No
Physical Required	No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
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.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Niveen Dineh, [email protected]
Job Category (old)	Managerial/Professional
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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