Additional Info

General Position Information

Position Number: 00062355	Working Title: Advisor I
Department Name: College of Educ, Health & Human Sci UNO	Reports To Title: Director, Acad Advising/Cert Officer
FLSA Designation: Exempt - Teaching Professional	Union:

Position Description Details

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE	ESSENTIAL FUNCTION	TASKS
Academic Advising	100	X	Academic Advising: Manages an assigned caseload or serves as primary advisor for unit, including personalized guidance from admission through graduation. Assists with course recommendations and developing academic plans of study that aligns with the students# goals. Completes necessary forms and write recommendation/support letters for students. Example: Career Advising Transfer and Credit Evaluation: Evaluate official and unofficial academic credit for transfer to UNO. Employ independent judgement to the application of transfer credit in order to minimize time to degree completion and overall cost while maintaining the integrity of the degree requirements. Retention and Persistence: Providing proactive, comprehensive, and exceptional service in monitoring reenrollment and student progress to enrollment. Foster student success, persistence and engagement while support students in their academic journey, incorporating best practices in academic advising. Student Support, Coaching and Referral: Support and coach students in academic difficulty, probation, and other concerns. Refer when appropriate. New Student Onboarding: Orient and welcome newly admitted UNO students and introduce/teach key institutional processes and technologies. Recruiting Activities: Offer prospective students personalized guidance through recruiting events, meetings, and transcript evaluation. Promote the value of a 4-year degree and the UNO general education curriculum. Strategic Planning and Oversight: Engage in unit/college/campus-wide strategic planning and initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation of advising. Seek ongoing professional development and maintain cohesive work connections. University and Professional Involvement: Participate in university committees, programs, and events. Explore further development through active engagement in NACADA and student population or academic program specific associations. Other duties as assigned

Zone Definition Factors

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop foundational understanding of advising core values, theories and approaches
Demonstrates basic knowledge of university, college, and major requirements, policies, and procedures
Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of university and departmental policies, practices, and systems, as well as curricular changes and requirements.
Develops fundamental knowledge of higher education principles, theories, and issues (i.e., FERPA)
Familiar with student advising population
Develops knowledge of transfer requirements and evaluation of course equivalencies
Knowledge regarding location of information of services and resources and understanding of when and how to refer to services and resources.
Has a basic understanding of student success and the role they play in academic persistence
Foundational knowledge of academic advising technologies and communication systems
Strong communication skills, active listener, and detailed record keeping

Problem Solving - Decision Making

Makes appropriate and ethical decisions
Ability to advise prospective, current, and former students regarding programs and policies
Ability to assist students in problem solving their academic and educational issues
Assesses student situations and displays appropriate level of challenge and support.
Demonstrates ability to size up a situation and find solutions in a calm and reasonable manner.

Impact

Accepts and carries out current and new responsibilities
Attends professional development and training opportunities

Interactions

Supervision Received

Supervision by procedures or by supervisor through periodic monitoring of progress and performance. Determines sequence of own work tasks to meet established objectives. [2A]

Type of Supervision Exercised:

May provide incidental guidance to others. [1]

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Working Environment

Office

Activity Frequency

Sit: Continually (67-100%)	Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Occasionally (1-33%)	Kneeling: Not Required
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)	Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Occasionally (1-33%)	Crawling: Not Required
Squatting: Not Required	Climbing: Not Required

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity

Lift: Not Required 10 lbs	Push: Not Required 10 lbs
Carry: Not Required 10 lbs	Pull: Not Required 10 lbs