Academic Advisor

Description of Work

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln prepares today’s students for tomorrow’s greatest local, state, and global challenges around food, energy, water, and societal systems. Students in CASNR are part of a vibrant and engaged community of diverse learners who are inspired to take their development beyond the classroom and make their mark on the world.

As an Academic Advisor, you will: Provide high quality academic advising and student success coaching regarding coursework, degree program completion, and professional career opportunities for students enrolled in college-level interdisciplinary undergraduate degree programs offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Maintain data on enrollment and retention, develop retention strategies. Assist students with referrals to appropriate campus and non-campus offices for academic and non-academic issues. Perform additional duties including active recruitment of new and prospective students, career coaching, New Student Enrollment advising, coordinate and teach a zero-credit student success seminar, and other duties as assigned.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.
We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including: Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents Retirement plans with university match Vacation, sick, and holiday pay Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance A diverse and inclusive workplace We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a differenceThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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

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