Academic Advisor II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

4d•$57,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavener School of Business is one of the nation’s top-ranked undergraduate public business schools, offering bachelor’s degrees in Finance, General Studies, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing to more than 5,000 students. The four pillars that drive the Heavener School of Business are Academics, Career Development, International Studies, and Leadership. With this foundation, Heavener graduates are prepared to build exceptional careers and lead lives of purpose. The University of Florida is a major research institution that is leading the way by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging the brightest minds, and educating the next generation of leaders to solve some of the world’s most formidable challenges. Every day, the people and programs at the University of Florida solve problems, change lives and widen our view of what’s possible.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, counseling, or an academic field directly related to the advisor’s area of responsibility and one year of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or an academic field directly related to the advisor’s area of responsibility and two years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 3 years relevant full-time work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide academic and career information to current and prospective undergraduates on topics such as course schedules, academic and professional four-year plans, tracking, college probation, career development, study skills, minors, honors thesis, research opportunities, combination master’s programs, resume development, internships, networking, choosing a major, study abroad, and petitions processes.
Review and adjust degree audits for students, making corrections regarding substituted courses, requirement waivers, courses included in grade point average, etc.
Provide assistance in college activities such as Drop/Add, Advance Registration, Registration, admission activities, or any other activity which makes for a smooth-running office. Admissions and Outreach events are occasionally held on evenings or weekends.
Act as a liaison with other HSB teams, UF colleges/departments, campus partners, or outside agencies to provide academic and career advice and to assist in providing for the students’ overall well-being.
Manage or assist with team or termly projects, as needed.
Participate actively in weekly meetings with the Academic & Career Advising team to discuss and review policies, develop best practices, and share outcomes assessments. Occasional HSB or Warrington College of Business meetings may be required.
Participate in University Commencement Services and/or College Commencement.
Teach GEB2015 - Business and You: Warrington Welcome course for first year Business students. This opportunity is on an as needed basis and may require an after-hours time commitment.