Academic Advisor II

Academic Advisor II

Undergraduate Advising of Computer Engineering Majors

The incumbent will be responsible for advisement/counseling for undergraduate students pursuing a computer engineering major.  First and foremost, the incumbent will advise students regarding their progress in the major and necessary resources to ensure her/his retention in the major. The incumbent may work directly with UF Registrar, Student Financial Aid, Counseling and Wellness Center, Career Resources Center, and other units within the Dean of Students Office as necessary. The incumbent will assist students with course registration and processing of academic status paperwork. Additionally, the incumbent will manage preparation and processing of student graduation documentation in coordination with Undergraduate Student Affairs personnel and will direct students to necessary resources in the College and on campus for internship and job placement.

Graduate Advising of Engineering Education Majors

The incumbent will be responsible for advisement/counseling for graduate students in the Engineering Education department.  First and foremost, the incumbent will advise students regarding their progress in the major and necessary resources to ensure her/his retention in the major. The incumbent may work directly with UF Registrar, Student Financial Aid, Counseling and Wellness Center, Career Resources Center, and other units within the Dean of Students Office as necessary. The incumbent will assist students with course registration and processing of academic status paperwork. Additionally, the incumbent will manage preparation and processing of student graduation documentation in coordination with Graduate Student Affairs personnel, and will direct students to necessary resources in the College and on campus for internship and job placement.

Development and Coordination of Advising Practices and Policies

The incumbent will develop advising practices and policies Computer Engineering and Engineering Education students.  The incumbent will develop Advising Outcomes and benchmarks that will measure and provide a means of improving advising effectiveness. The incumbent will be responsible for interpreting educational and administrative rules and polices and recommending new and improved approaches to efficient advisement and academic function. The incumbent will also act as liaison for advising with the university, college, and department to keep abreast of regulation, procedures, and opportunities regarding undergraduate recruitment. The incumbent will act as mentor and trainer for the other academic advisors as appropriate.

Keep Abreast of Advising Field Professionally

The incumbent will pursue opportunities for professional development, including taking advantage of appropriate UF Human Resources classes, and will stay current in the profession through attendance at workshops and memberships in professional associations such as the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.

$55,000 – $59,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience

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.

• Experience in advising and counseling students at the undergraduate level
• Experience in developing and maintaining electronic database
• Working knowledge of University of Florida regulations and procedures to facilitate recruitment and student counseling
• Ability to effectively interface with faculty, students, and staff in a responsive, courteous, and professional manner.

In order to be considered for this position, applicant must upload a cover letter and resume with application.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.