Assistant​/Associate In Advising

Overview

The University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Academic Advising Center (AAC) is accepting applications for two residential academic advisor positions (Assistant In classification with the possibility for one at the promoted Associate In classification). The anticipated start date is November 15, 2025. The appointment is a renewable 12-month, non-tenure track position.

Advising undergraduate students in CLAS on academic requirements and policies, as well as students seeking admission to a CLAS major; assisting students in developing and achieving their academic and career goals; participating in AAC programs and initiatives including presenting academic workshops; coordinating with UF’s summer orientation programs for first-year and new transfer students; serving as a liaison to other departments and centers in the college and across campus.

Advisors will 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 involve occasional participation in job-related activities outside of traditional work hours.

Assistant In:
Master’s degree required, preferably in student personnel, higher education, educational technology, counseling, or related field.

Associate In:
Master’s degree required, preferably in student personnel, higher education, educational technology, counseling, or related field, along with five (5) years of relevant work experience.

Experience in academic advising. Ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and/or professional service.

Expected Salary:
Assistant In: $54,000 - $59,000 with full benefits;
Associate In: $60,000 - $64,000 with full benefits.

Employment benefits include:

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, with voluntary options including vision, dental, long-term disability, and more.
• Retirement Options:
  Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave:
  Generous paid leave, sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

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 qualifications; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; and (3) a list of three references. Confidential letters of recommendation may be requested from shortlisted applicants. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by September 30, 2025, but the position remains open until filled.

All candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal records checks, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript upon hire. Transcripts are not considered official if marked as “Issued to Student.” Degrees from institutions outside the United States require evaluation by a NACES-approved credential service. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

No