Academic Advisor I

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Academic Advisor I in the Office of Transfer Student Success provides academic advising and transfer support to prospective and current transfer students, with a significant portion of the position focused on establishing a regular advising presence at USF’s top feeder institutions, primarily Hillsborough College (HC). The advisor will maintain recurring on-site availability at partner campuses to advise students preparing to transfer to USF, assist partner college advisors with USF-related questions and student-specific barriers, and help students navigate academic planning, transfer admission, major requirements, and the transition to USF. The position will also provide advising services on USF campuses as needed. Regular local travel between USF and partner institutions is an essential and recurring function of this position. The role is designed to contribute to institutional priorities and key performance indicators related to transfer enrollment, progression, retention, timely graduation, and overall transfer student success. The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Psychology, or an applicable discipline.
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree (Degree Equivalency Clause).

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group advising to prospective and current transfer students regarding academic planning, major selection, transfer admission requirements, prerequisite coursework, academic policies and procedures, and USF resources.
Maintain a regular and recurring on-site advising presence at designated feeder institutions, primarily Hillsborough College, to provide students with direct access to USF transfer advising and support.
Serve as an accessible USF resource for advisors and staff at partner institutions by assisting with questions, transfer barriers, complex or student-specific situations, and clarification of USF requirements and processes.
Collaborate with partner-college advisors to help students develop appropriate transfer plans, identify required coursework, and address issues that may affect transfer eligibility or progression toward USF.
Assist students with identification of long-term academic and career goals and help them select transfer pathways and majors aligned with those goals.
Advise students on major reselection and alternative academic pathways when their original intended major or transfer plan is no longer appropriate or attainable.
Provide advising and transfer support on USF campuses, including assistance to prospective transfer students, newly admitted students, and transfer students during their transition and first semester at USF.
Support the Fuse program and other transfer pathway initiatives through student advising, coordination with partner institutions, outreach, and assistance with program-related activities.
Participate in transfer outreach, information sessions, and selected events or programming that support transfer preparation, transition, and student success.
Maintain accurate advising records and protect confidential student information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and university policies and procedures.
Utilize USF information systems and advising technologies to support the delivery, documentation, and coordination of advising services.
Communicate recurring transfer issues, student barriers, and partner feedback to Office of Transfer Student Success leadership to support continuous improvement of transfer processes and services.
Support key institutional metrics and performance indicators related to transfer enrollment, student progression, retention, timely graduation, and transfer student success through proactive advising, partner engagement, outreach, and identification of barriers to transfer.
Pursue professional development opportunities to maintain awareness of best practices, policies, and research related to transfer student advising and success.
Travel regularly to Hillsborough College and other designated partner or feeder institutions throughout the local service area. The frequency and location of travel may vary based on student needs, partner needs, programming, and office priorities.
Perform related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the academic advising and transfer support needs of the Office of Transfer Student Success.