Tech Pro - PVA Academic Advisor

POSITION TITLE:  Tech Pro - PVA Academic Advisor

COMPENSATION RANGE: 17,300.00 - 17,300.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Temporary

DEPARTMENT: PVA Advising Center

TARGET HIRE DATE: 2/2/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/04/2026.

Position Summary:

The Performing and Visual Arts Academic Advisor serves several significant functions for the College of Performing
and Visual Arts with a focus on the School of Theatre Arts and Dance.  This position develops all retention
and enrollment management strategies in conjunction with the School Director and Associate Dean.  Serving as a liaison, this position is responsible for understanding/helping to communicate the special intricacies of the School degree offerings. The staff member’s knowledge of the School curriculum will serve them in their role as the Advisor for all School majors, minors and
seeking students.

Job Duties:

• Develop the advising system and its implementation within the School(s).
• Recommend to the School Director(s) course offerings through advising process.
• Analyze student data based on advising and track attrition, time to graduation and retention rates.
• Identify high risk students for early intervention, conduct out-reach and monitor students on academic probation with the program.
• Maintain and track all data sets for student advising, course scheduling, retention rates, and time to graduation
• Assign Faculty advisors to all majors and collaborate with faculty members on graduation plans for students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

Two years of professional experience in advising, admissions, recruitment, and/or retention or related field
Shall possess excellent public speaking, written and interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, DegreeWorks and Slate

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college.  UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement
The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu. 

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
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