| Classification Title: |
Assistant/Associate In Advising
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
Assistant In Classification: A Master’s degree is required, preferably in student personnel, higher education, educational technology, counseling, or a related field.
Associate In Classification: A Master’s degree is required, preferably in student personnel, higher education, educational technology, counseling, or a related field along with five (5) years of relevant work experience. |
| Job Description: |
The University of Florida’s (UF) College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ (CLAS) Academic Advising Center (AAC) is accepting applications for two (2) residential academic advisor positions (“Assistant In” classification with the possibility for one (1) at the promoted “Associate In” classification). The anticipated start date is November 15th, 2025. The appointment is a renewable 12-month, non-tenure track position.
Duties include 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 may contain occasional participation in job-related activities outside of traditional work hours.
Applicants should:
- understand college student development and demonstrate the skills needed to support and advise students;
- be detail oriented and have a strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
- have effective interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations;
- be able to work autonomously as well as within a team;
- have an appreciation for the value of a liberal arts and sciences education.
UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2024 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 Florida’s gulf coast, 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. |
| Expected Salary: |
Assistant In: $54,000 - $59,000 and includes a full benefits package.
Associate In: $60,000 - $64,000 and 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.
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| Required Qualifications: |
Assistant In Classification: A Master’s degree is required, preferably in student personnel, higher education, educational technology, counseling, or a related field.
Associate In Classification: A Master’s degree is required, preferably in student personnel, higher education, educational technology, counseling, or a related field along with five (5) years of relevant work experience. |
| Preferred: |
Experience in academic advising.
We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and/or professional service. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications; and (2) a complete curriculum vitae. In addition, a list of three references must be provided on the application. After initial review, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration.
To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by September 15th, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
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/.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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| Health Assessment Required: |
No |