Academic Advisor I

Academic Advisor I

Job No: 541958
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Social/Behavioral Science, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department: 16400100 - LS-PSYCHOLOGY-GENERAL

Job Description
Classification Title:

Academic Advisor I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in education, counseling, or an academic field related to the college; or a bachelor's degree in a similar field with one year of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Academic Advising and Student Support

• Advise undergraduate Psychology students regarding major, college, and university degree requirements, course selection and sequencing, academic policies, and graduation planning.
• Discuss students' academic interests, long-term goals, and post-graduation plans; connect students with appropriate university resources.
• Assist students in understanding academic options and making informed decisions consistent with their educational goals.
• Guide students to experience academic difficulty and refer students to appropriate resources.

Records and Degree Progress

• Review student records and degree audits to monitor progress toward completion of Psychology, college, and university requirements.
• Interpret and communicate established department, college, and university policies.
• Maintain accurate advising notes and student records in accordance with university requirements and privacy regulations.
• Assist with degree verification and certification activities.

Forms and Petitions

• Review and process routine student forms and requests associated with the Psychology major.
• Assist with dual-major and dual-degree requests, petitions, course-related requests, and other academic documentation.
• Coordinate with CLAS Academic Advising or other university offices when additional review is required.

Orientation and Outreach

• Participate in Preview, orientation, and advising activities for incoming and transfer students.
• Provide group advising, informational sessions, and outreach on academic planning and degree-completion topics.
• Assist with departmental communication of advising information, deadlines, and resources.

Advising Information and Departmental Service

• Assist with maintaining current advising-related information on department websites and platforms.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university advising meetings, training, and activities.

Expected Salary:

$43,888.00 to $52,000.00

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in education, counseling, or an academic field related to the college; or a bachelor's degree in a similar field with one year of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• Experience providing academic advising, student services, or related support in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and university partners.
• Experience working with student information, advising, or degree-audit systems such as PeopleSoft or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple student matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other commonly used administrative technology.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 20 November 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541958

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.









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