Academic Advisor I

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional, non-instructional, academic advising position supporting the College of Education on Tampa campus. Advisors represent the college, their department, and USF advising in a variety of public forums with a professional demeanor and caring attitude. There is a challenging administrative load requiring strong computer, problem-solving and organizational skills. There is also a high level of personal interactions with students which require human relational and communication skills, distinguishing this position from advising support positions that are primarily administrative in nature. This position reports directly to the College of Education, Senior Department Administrator. The College of Educations Advisors must possess extensive knowledge about academic programs, policies, procedures, and student support services within the scope of their responsibilities. It is common for our advisors to work regularly with topics spanning humanities, social sciences, and the natural sciences. This position will work with their department and supervisor to develop appropriately and remain current on academic and career information relevant to their student population.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree related to the Advisor's specific responsibilities.
1+ year of experience in advising or related academic functions within higher education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or academic field directly related to the Advisor's specific responsibilities with a minimum of one year of experience in advising or related academic functions within higher education.
Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Advise students individually, electronically, and/or with groups regarding academic core and/or departmental requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures, and campus resources.
Assist students with identification of long-term goals and career plans. Work to position students to meet requirements for graduation within appropriate periods of time while preparing them to meet future goals.
Advise special populations of students within scope of responsibility, such as new or transfer students, undeclared majors, minority groups, etc., assisting in exploration of academic programs, and focusing on academic direction, procedures, policies, and available resources.
Keep accurate advising appointment notes and maintain confidential student advising records.
Utilize USF information systems to support delivery of advising service and make appropriate updates to degree audit to accurately reflect student progress.
Perform related duties as required to meet the Academic Advising goals within the Advisor's scope of responsibility, like supporting new students through orientation process and serving at admission recruiting events.
Continue training and professional development to enhance core knowledge, initiative, collaboration, communication, analytical review, professionalism, and dependability to provide excellent academic advising to our students.
Provide support to the college of education advising team to ensure all the college of education students receive timely and accurate assistance and provide support to other USF advisors in need of departmental information.
Serve on appropriate department, college and/or campus advisory committees.
Provide support and actively participate in new student orientations, College of Education student events, and other college-wide initiatives and activities, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.