Assistant In Advising

Assistant In

The University of Florida (UF) is accepting applications for an Assistant-in Advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Academic Advising Center (AAC). The start date is flexible, with the intention of having the hire completed by June 2024. This is a 12-month, non-tenure accruing academic advisor position. Applicants should: understand college student development and demonstrate the skills needed to support and advise students; have a strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; have effective interpersonal skills; be able to work autonomously as well as within a team; and have an appreciation for the liberal arts and sciences.

General responsibilities:

Advising undergraduate students in CLAS on academic requirements and policies, as well as students seeking admission to a CLAS major; advising students in the development and achievement of their academic and career goals; participating in various AAC programs and initiatives including presenting academic workshops; working with UF’s summer orientation programs for first-year students and new transfer students; serving as a liaison to other departments and centers in the college and other offices across campus. Advisors will also work with one or more special populations: academically at-risk students, exploratory/undeclared students, pre-health students, pre-law students, and transfer students based on advisor interest and/or office need. This position requires occasional participation in job-related activities outside of traditional work hours.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville .

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Employment Benefits include:

Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.

Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

A Master's degree is required along with relevant work experience.

A Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling, or related fields.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes (1) a cover letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications; (2) a complete curriculum vitae/resume; and (3) the names and contact information for three references. After initial review, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from applicants chosen to receive further consideration. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by April 01, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

If you have any questions, contact the search committee chairperson, Lynn B. O’Sickey, at [email protected] .

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).