Director of Academic Advising

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Director of Academic Advising. The Director leads a team integrating recruitment, academic advising, and career development, supervises Academic Advisors, sets unit goals and priorities, and collaborates with campus units to enhance advising services aimed at improving student retention and graduation rates.

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Leads and supervises academic advising staff and programs within the College of Arts & Sciences.
Develops advising services and programs to improve first-to-second year retention and graduation rates.
Assesses and enhances the quality of advising for prospective, current, transfer, and returning students.
Participates in overall student success strategies and collaborates with multiple campus units including advising offices and student service partners.
Requires knowledge of student information systems related to academic advising and skills in analyzing and improving business processes.
Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree, 7 years professional higher education experience with at least 3 years of academic advising or direct student contact, and supervisory experience.
Strong writing, public presentation skills, and ability to form collaborative relationships are necessary.
Preferred qualifications include a background in liberal arts and experience in professional development of staff.
Position offers a minimum salary of $70,000 per year.
Requires a criminal history background check; full-time, managerial/professional role in the College of Arts & Sciences.

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Working Title	Director of Academic Advising
Department	College of Arts & Sciences-0906
Requisition Number	S_260126
Posting Open Date	02/20/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	03/06/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The Director of Academic Advising plays a critical leadership role in a team of professionals integrating recruitment, academic advising, and career development. The Director hires, trains, and supervises Academic Advisors reporting through the Dean’s Office, including those housed in and out of the center. Identifies unit goals and priorities, and leads professional development efforts for staff. Priority will be given to candidates developing advising services and programs which improve the retention rate from first to second year and the graduation rate. Assesses quality of advising practice for CAS students including prospective, current, transfer, and returning students, and makes suggestions for improved service. Participates in overall student success strategies. Collaborates with multiple units across campus including other advising offices and student services partners. As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications	Master’s degree plus 7 years of professional experience in higher education, including at least three years of academic advising or related 1:1 direct student contact experience. Ability to supervise professional staff, advising programs, and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of student information systems as it relates to academic advising. Demonstrated ability to critically map and analyze business processes to ensure maximum efficiency. Demonstrated ability to form collaborative relationships with other units on campus. Strong writing skills and experience presenting to the public.
Preferred Qualifications	The following qualifications are preferred, but not required: Background in liberal arts. Ability to communicate the value of a liberal arts education. Demonstrated positive impact in professional development of staff.
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	$70,000/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	Shelly Sorensen rsorensen2@unl.edu
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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Planned Hire Date:	ASAP
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