Academic Advisor I

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Advisor I is a professional, non-instructional advising role supporting the College of Arts and Sciences on the Tampa campus. The position reports to a CAS Assistant Director of Advising and is suited to a lifelong learner who embraces technology and innovative approaches to professional practice. CAS Academic Advisors maintain comprehensive knowledge of academic programs, policies, procedures, and student support services across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. They collaborate with departments and supervisors to stay current on academic and career-related information relevant to their students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any academic field.
At least one year of experience at an academic institution or in a professional career field.
Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement.

Responsibilities

Use advising approaches tailored to student needs and work directly with students at admission recruiting events, orientation, one-on-one appointments, workshops, and other student-focused events.
Create academic plans and schedules, support major selection and career goal identification, and help students integrate academic and career goals for future success within an appropriate timeline.
Maintain accurate and confidential advising records and graduation plans.
Use USF student information systems and degree audits to track student progress and support advising services.
Maintain advising handouts and resources and provide individualized, encouraging outreach to student populations.
Process curricular changes, grant permits, and end registration holds in accordance with policies and standards.
Participate in university office fairs, student organization meetings, and consultation meetings with department representatives to broaden knowledge of student resources and options.
Participate in college advising and department meetings to enhance core knowledge, collaboration, and communication in support of excellent academic advising.
Perform other duties to meet CAS Advising goals.