University of Nevada, Reno
Academic Advisor 1 or Academic Advisor 2, College of Engineering
University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89501
University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. The College of Engineering welcomes applications for an Academic Advisor 1 or an Academic Advisor 2 to join the Advising Team. The College of Engineering seeks an Academic Advisor to join a dedicated team supporting high-achieving students. The advisor will contribute to the College's student support plan, including K-12 outreach, tutoring, and career services. Reporting to the Office of the Dean, the advisor will be part of a collaborative culture that helps students succeed and transition into important roles in the evolving economy. Academic Advisor 1 The Academic Advisor 1 provides individual and group advising to undergraduate students on schedules, majors, minors and course loads. Responsibilities include advising on core curriculum, major requirements, participating in retention and recruitment activities, and supporting special projects. This full-time, in-person administrative faculty position reports to a Coordinator of Academic Success. An engineering or STEM background is not required. Academic Advisor 2 In addition to the Academic Advisor 1 duties, the Academic Advisor 2 responsibilities include creating advisement plans, developing materials, and supporting peer leaders and faculty. This role also involves maintaining community relationships. This full-time, in-person administrative faculty position reports to a Coordinator of Academic Success. An Engineering or STEM background is not required. Required Qualifications
Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities Academic Advisor 1 Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of work experience OR Master's Degree and no work experience required Related Professional Experience : In a field related to student support, human services, education, or related advising position. Academic Advisor 2 Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master's Degree and one (1) year of related work experience Related Professional Experience:
Academic advising, teaching, student services or related fields. Schedule or Travel Requirements Occasional travel may be required Compensation Grade Academic Advisor 1
Compensation Grade A
Non-exempt Academic Advisor 2 - Compensation Grade B1 - Exempt To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of working at The University of Nevada Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual, sick leave, and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
No state income tax
Grants-in-Aid The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Department Information The College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno values its faculty and staff as key partners in the University's mission to provide outstanding learning, discovery and engagement programs. Our dynamic, mid-sized college is interested in hiring faculty and staff whose goals align with our mission to serve Nevada, the nation and the world by: Providing a state-of-the-art education;
Conducting high-quality fundamental and applied research
Engaging in high-impact outreach activities; and
Fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and diversity among students, faculty and staff.
Our research faculty is supported by an Engineering Research Office that helped the college garner $33 million in research awards in CY 2023. The college also offers trainings, professional development opportunities and resources to ensure your success. We offer multiple bachelor's and graduate degrees and graduate certificates through our five departments: Chemical & Materials Engineering;
Civil & Environmental Engineering;
Computer Science & Engineering;
Electrical & Biomedical Engineering; and
Mechanical Engineering.
Each department has research focus areas; additionally, the College boasts several specialized research facilities supporting a wide range of innovative projects. We are strategically located in a growing tech and manufacturing area, 10 miles from the Tahoe-Regional Industrial Center, a 12-mile industrial park housing facilities for such tech companies as Tesla, Panasonic, Blockchain, Google, Jet.com and Switch. Just north of Reno is the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systesm (UAS) Test Site, where researchers develop, test and deploy technology related to robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Nevada also is on the forefront of battery technology, aerospace and defense, water technologies, manufacturing and logistics operations as well as research into sustainable energy sources. For more information, please visit unr.edu/engineering. Contact Information Search Chair
Syreeta Williams - syreetaw@unr.edu Search Coordinator - Pamela Bernaldez - pbernaldez@urn.edu
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. The College of Engineering welcomes applications for an Academic Advisor 1 or an Academic Advisor 2 to join the Advising Team. The College of Engineering seeks an Academic Advisor to join a dedicated team supporting high-achieving students. The advisor will contribute to the College's student support plan, including K-12 outreach, tutoring, and career services. Reporting to the Office of the Dean, the advisor will be part of a collaborative culture that helps students succeed and transition into important roles in the evolving economy. Academic Advisor 1 The Academic Advisor 1 provides individual and group advising to undergraduate students on schedules, majors, minors and course loads. Responsibilities include advising on core curriculum, major requirements, participating in retention and recruitment activities, and supporting special projects. This full-time, in-person administrative faculty position reports to a Coordinator of Academic Success. An engineering or STEM background is not required. Academic Advisor 2 In addition to the Academic Advisor 1 duties, the Academic Advisor 2 responsibilities include creating advisement plans, developing materials, and supporting peer leaders and faculty. This role also involves maintaining community relationships. This full-time, in-person administrative faculty position reports to a Coordinator of Academic Success. An Engineering or STEM background is not required. Required Qualifications
Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities Academic Advisor 1 Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of work experience OR Master's Degree and no work experience required Related Professional Experience : In a field related to student support, human services, education, or related advising position. Academic Advisor 2 Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master's Degree and one (1) year of related work experience Related Professional Experience:
Academic advising, teaching, student services or related fields. Schedule or Travel Requirements Occasional travel may be required Compensation Grade Academic Advisor 1
Compensation Grade A
Non-exempt Academic Advisor 2 - Compensation Grade B1 - Exempt To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of working at The University of Nevada Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual, sick leave, and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
No state income tax
Grants-in-Aid The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Department Information The College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno values its faculty and staff as key partners in the University's mission to provide outstanding learning, discovery and engagement programs. Our dynamic, mid-sized college is interested in hiring faculty and staff whose goals align with our mission to serve Nevada, the nation and the world by: Providing a state-of-the-art education;
Conducting high-quality fundamental and applied research
Engaging in high-impact outreach activities; and
Fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and diversity among students, faculty and staff.
Our research faculty is supported by an Engineering Research Office that helped the college garner $33 million in research awards in CY 2023. The college also offers trainings, professional development opportunities and resources to ensure your success. We offer multiple bachelor's and graduate degrees and graduate certificates through our five departments: Chemical & Materials Engineering;
Civil & Environmental Engineering;
Computer Science & Engineering;
Electrical & Biomedical Engineering; and
Mechanical Engineering.
Each department has research focus areas; additionally, the College boasts several specialized research facilities supporting a wide range of innovative projects. We are strategically located in a growing tech and manufacturing area, 10 miles from the Tahoe-Regional Industrial Center, a 12-mile industrial park housing facilities for such tech companies as Tesla, Panasonic, Blockchain, Google, Jet.com and Switch. Just north of Reno is the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systesm (UAS) Test Site, where researchers develop, test and deploy technology related to robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Nevada also is on the forefront of battery technology, aerospace and defense, water technologies, manufacturing and logistics operations as well as research into sustainable energy sources. For more information, please visit unr.edu/engineering. Contact Information Search Chair
Syreeta Williams - syreetaw@unr.edu Search Coordinator - Pamela Bernaldez - pbernaldez@urn.edu