Opening Date: June 8th, 2026 Closing Date: 2 weeks/Until filled
Position: Academic Advisor FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Department: Admissions and Student Records Job Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Rate of Pay: $24.00-$26.00/hr. D.O.E
Work hours may vary as needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities
Reports To: Director of Admissions and Student Records
Organization and Location:
This position is located at 601 E. College Drive, Winnebago, NE, 68071
Purpose of Position:
The Academic Advisor provides direct, student‑centered support to help learners navigate academic planning, course selection, degree progress, and college success strategies. This entry‑level position plays a key role in fostering a welcoming, culturally responsive advising environment aligned with the mission of Little Priest Tribal College. The Academic Advisor works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and student‑support offices to ensure students receive timely, accurate, and holistic guidance throughout their academic journey.
Job Responsibilities:
- Student Advising — Provide one‑on‑one academic advising to new and continuing students, including course planning, degree requirements, and transfer pathways.
- Academic Planning — Assist students in developing individualized academic plans that support timely graduation and align with career or transfer goals.
- Registration Support — Guide students through registration, add/drop processes, and schedule adjustments.
- Record Accuracy — Maintain accurate advising notes and ensure documentation aligns with institutional policies.
- Campus Collaboration — Work closely with faculty, Admissions, Student Records, Financial Aid, and Student Support Services to coordinate holistic student support.
- Orientation Participation — Assist with new student orientation, advising workshops, and outreach events.
- Resource Referral — Connect students with tutoring, counseling, financial aid, and other support services as needed.
- Cultural Responsiveness — Support the college’s mission by fostering an advising environment that honors Native identity, community values, and student diversity.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, including first‑generation and non‑traditional learners.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to FERPA guidelines.
- Proficiency with basic office software and willingness to learn student information systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in higher education, student services, or a related field.
- Familiarity with tribal colleges, Native communities, or culturally responsive advising practices.
- Knowledge of academic planning, degree audits, and student success strategies.
Condition of Employment:
- This is a 100% on-site position.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under our insurance.
HOW TO APPLY:
You can visit us online at https://www.littlepriest.edu/human-resources/ to complete an online application and submit a cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference. Applicants can also submit a paper application, cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference to the Director of Human Resources, Little Priest Tribal College, P.O. Box 270, Winnebago, NE 68071, or email to [email protected].
*Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact LPTC through the Federal Relay System at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
At LPTC, we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal opportunities for employment irrespective of their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Little Priest Tribal College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds, including first‑generation and non‑traditional learners.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to FERPA guidelines.
- Proficiency with basic office software and willingness to learn student information systems.
- This is a 100% on-site position (work located at 601 E. College Drive, Winnebago, NE).
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the employer's insurance.
- Experience working in higher education, student services, or a related field.
- Familiarity with tribal colleges, Native communities, or culturally responsive advising practices.
- Knowledge of academic planning, degree audits, and student success strategies.
What We Do
Little Priest Tribal College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Winnebago, Nebraska. Its primary focus is providing two-year associate degrees and certifications to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. Additionally, the college provides language and culture classes and job skills training to improve employability, honoring the mission of Chief Little Priest: 'Be Strong and Educate My Children'.
