What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor I position at University of West Florida?
Job no: 495886
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Office of Academic Success OASIS
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Office of Academic Success OASIS
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Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
Position Title (Classification Title):
Academic Advisor I 129700
Working Title:
Academic Advisor I
Job Summary:
The Academic Advisor I will work with students to facilitate successful and timely degree completion by monitoring student progress and providing information regarding curriculum policies, procedures, and guidelines for the degree programs that are advised. The advisor will also identify students who are experiencing academic difficulty and develop strategies for success in partnership with the student. The advisor is responsible for assisting students with reviewing degree plans, course registration, maintaining advising records, and other duties related to student success.
Department
Office of Academic Success OASIS
FLSA:
Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in an appropriate area of specialization
Position Qualifications:
UWF's, College, and Department admissions/graduation procedures, operating policies and procedures in order to evaluate academic records and advise students to achieve objectives, and to insure the Director is relieved from the day-to-day academic advising.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience -Or- Master's Degree
Essential Functions / Job Duties:
- 85% - With direct supervision – The successful candidate will use a learning-centered approach to advising that enhances students’ decision- making skills and contributes to the development of students’ intellectual and personal growth; will be knowledgeable of and provide students with the resources, support, and opportunities available to make informed decisions, enhance their educational experience, and promote student success; will provide students with accurate information about degree requirements and institutional and departmental policies and procedures; will encourage students to participate in learning opportunities outside of the classroom setting; will develop realistic educational plans that meet the needs, goals, and interests of individual students; will accurately and efficiently document interactions with students and students’ progress toward meeting educational, personal, and professional goals using adopted software programs; will use multiple forms of media to communicate with students (e.g., email, telephone, fax, video calls); will demonstrate efficient and effective use of technology; will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; and will maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines. Develop structured feedback for students by using university/college technology platforms (i.e. banner, campus, degree works, tableau, etc.). - (Essential)
- 10% - Communicate and Collaborate with appropriate individuals and offices across the university - (Essential)
- 5% - Seek development through on-campus workshops/training and/or professional organizations and other advising related duties that support the mission of the college and institution - (Essential)
Physical Demands:
- Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
- Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
- Standing: Daily
- Walking: Daily
- Sitting: Daily
- Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
- Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping: Occasionally
- Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
- Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
- Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
- Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
- Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
- Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
- Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
- This position requires a criminal background screen.
- This position requires fingerprinting.
Number of Vacancies
1
Work Hours
8:00am-5:00pm
FTE
1
Salary Range
$47,100
Pay Basis
Annually
Preferred Response Date:
3/7/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.
Advertised: February 05, 2025
Applications close: March 07, 2025
Salary : $47,100
