Academic Advisor 1 or Academic Advisor 2, College of Engineering

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Description:

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 - Health Insurance Generous annual, sick leave, and life insurance – Faculty

Benefits:

E. L:

Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.

E.L.:

Wiegand Fitness Center 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.

Diversity Groups Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate 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 Grant-in-Aid 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. Dual Career Assistance Program 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.

Key facilities include the Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research (CCEER), which houses advanced earthquake simulation equipment like shake tables and a large-scale structures lab and the Cybersecurity Center, focusing on protecting information and communication technologies. Additionally, the Davidson Foundation Cleanroom supports research in nanotechnology and materials science.

The Nevada Water Innovation Institute and the SOLARIS University Transportation Center are also notable, contributing to sustainable water management and transportation research. These facilities enable cutting-edge research and collaboration with industry partners, driving technological advancements and economic growth in Nevada and beyond.

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 ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0% Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application.

Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

Please attach the following documents to your application 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact information for three professional references This posting is open until filled Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date01/31/2026 Note to Applicant A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher

Education:

may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

• Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About:

Us The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher

Education:

as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher

Education:

World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L.

Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where

education:

, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025.

Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories.

Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs).

Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact

education:

, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in

education:

and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the

education:

al

experience:

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to

education:

and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher

education:

For more information, please visit the University’s website. University of Nevada, Reno The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher

Education:

as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher

Education:

World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L.

Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where

education:

, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025.

Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories.

Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs).

Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact

education:

, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in

education:

and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the

education:

al

experience:

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to

education:

and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher

education:

For more information, please visit the University’s website. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Zeva Edmondson, Director, Title IX Coordinator, Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia Street, Continuing

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