The University of Florida (UF) is accepting applications for an academic advisor position (12-month, non-tenure track faculty status) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ (CLAS) Academic Advising Center (AAC). Applicants should have an understanding of college student development and demonstrate the skills needed to support and advise students. Applicants should be detail-oriented with a strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; have effective interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations; be able to work autonomously as well as within a team; and have an appreciation for the liberal arts and sciences. The anticipated salary range is $46,000-$47,476, commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package. The start date is flexible with the intention of hiring by March 24, 2020.

General responsibilities:

Advising undergraduate students in CLAS on academic requirements and policies, as well as students seeking admission to a CLAS major; advising students in the development and achievement of their academic and career goals; participating in various AAC programs and initiatives including presenting academic workshops; working with UF’s summer orientation programs for freshmen 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, transfer students. Project assignments are based on advisor interest and office need. This position requires occasional participation in job-related activities outside of traditional work hours. 

A Master's degree is required, preferably in student personnel, higher education, counseling or related fields, along with relevant work experience. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

Applications must be submitted on-line at http://apply.interfolio.com/66054 and must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a response to the supplemental question on the application, and (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references. After initial review, applicants who are chosen to receive further consideration will be asked to request confidential letters of recommendation from the references. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 2, 2020, and 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 verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

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