UNLV Department of Accounting · 14 hours ago
Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Progression & Completion, College of Urban Affairs [R0150373]
LV Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Retention, Progression & Completion to lead initiatives aimed at advising, retaining, and graduating students. This leadership role involves overseeing advising projects, managing a caseload of undergraduate students, and developing programs to enhance student retention and success.
Accounting
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
Know 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
Short-term and long-term tracking of students’ academic progress and designing experiences 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
Assume responsibilities of the Associate Director and/or Director in their absence
Qualification
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
UNLV Department of Accounting
The Department of Accounting at UNLV aims to Cultivate Future Accounting Professionals, Achieve Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Research, and Create Collaborative Relationships with the Communities We Serve.
11-50 employees
Funding
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