Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Progression & Completion, College of Urban Affairs [R0150373] jobs in United States
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas · 10 hours ago

Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Progression & Completion, College of Urban Affairs [R0150373]

positionLas Vegas, NV
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date3+ years exp

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Progression & Completion. This leadership position is responsible for developing programs aimed at advising and retaining students, overseeing initiatives, and managing a caseload of undergraduate students.

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Responsibilities

Help with the development and execution of programs directed towards advising, retaining and graduating students
Oversee advising projects/initiatives as determined by campus leadership
Advise a caseload of undergraduate students within the college and be responsible for knowing all related University, College and Departmental policies, procedures and curriculum
Coordinate all RPC initiatives which include creating a year-long strategic plan with specific RPC projects
Track students’ academic progress and design experiences (programs, support initiatives, etc.) for at-risk and special populations
Identify barriers to student success and develop/implement differentiated care solutions and targeted support programming/initiatives
Oversee programs designed to increase student retention, including the Urban Ambassador - Peer Mentoring program
Have supervisory responsibilities and assume responsibilities of the Associate Director and/or Director in their absence

Qualification

Advising experienceRetention initiativesData systems knowledgeManagement experienceStudent success initiativesDiversity commitmentSupervisory skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
a minimum of 3 years of experience in advising
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date

Preferred

3-5 years experience in an advising or an advising related field
1-3 years of management and/or supervisory experience
Knowledge and working experience with Retention, Progression, Completion initiatives which include knowledge of data systems (e.g., UNLV Analytics, MyUNLV) to help research and extract data for projects
Knowledge of university technologies specific to advising
Proven track record of designing and implementing student success initiatives

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

Company

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country.
dateFounded in 1950
location
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.unlv.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (24)
2022 (31)
2021 (12)
2020 (25)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.25M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASAUnitedHealthcare
2023-11-09Grant· $1.15M
2023-07-26Grant
2022-08-10Grant· $0.1M

Leadership Team

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Joseph E. Bertolone
Executive Director UNLV's International Center for Gaming Regulations
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