Assistant​/Associate In Advising

Job Details

Job No: 536928

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Academic Advising/Support

Department:  – LS-CLAS ACADEMIC ADVISING

Classification

Title:

Assistant/Associate In Advising

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

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

The University of Florida (UF) College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) Academic Advising Center (AAC) is accepting applications for two (2) residential academic advisor positions (“Assistant In” classification with the possibility for one (1) at the promoted “Associate In” classification). The anticipated start date is November 15th, 2025. The appointment is a renewable 12‑month, non‑tenure track position.

Duties include:

advising undergraduate students in CLAS on academic requirements and policies, and students seeking admission to a CLAS major; advising students in the development and achievement of their academic and career goals; participating in AAC programs and initiatives, including presenting academic workshops; working with UF’s summer orientation programs for first‑year students and new transfer students; serving as a liaison to other departments and centers in the college and other offices across campus.

Advisors will also 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 contain occasional participation in job‑related activities outside of traditional work hours.

• Understand college student development and demonstrate the skills needed to support and advise students.
• Be detail oriented and have a strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Have effective interpersonal skills and experience working with varied populations.
• Be able to work autonomously as well as within a team.
• Have an appreciation for the value of a liberal arts and sciences education.

• Required: A Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, educational technology, counseling, or a related field.
• For the Associate In classification, five (5) years of relevant work experience are required.

• Experience in academic advising.

• Assistant In: $54,000 – $59,000 and includes a full benefits package.
• Associate In: $60,000 – $64,000 and includes a full benefits package.
• Health Insurance: UF participates in state‑ and university‑sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes 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 plan as well as access to a sick‑leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

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 the applicant’s qualifications;
2) a complete curriculum vitae; and
3) a list of three references.

After initial review, confidential letters of recommendation will be requested from applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration.

Application materials should be received by September 30th, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and…