Academic Advisor I or II

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　　Work type: Staff Full-Time

　　Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

　　Categories: Academic Advising/Support

　　Department: 60060000 - AG-FOOD / RESOURCES ECONOMICS

　　Classification Title:

　　Academic Advisor I or II

　　Job Description:

　　If hired at Advisor I:

　　Academic Advising. Serves as primary contact and academic advisor for incoming, current and transferring undergraduate students, both for the major and departmental minors. Host program orientation/info-sessions for new students, transfer students, and parents (if applicable) with assistance from the undergraduate coordinator. Advise students on academic curriculum matters, course scheduling, proper course sequencing, degree programs, and provide counsel if other academic majors better fit the need or capability of individual students. Assists undergraduate students with resume writing, interview strategies, assistance with job-search activities and similar functions. Maintain records and work with communications specialist to create materials related to academic advisement. Assist with administrative support for departmental undergraduate Study-Abroad programs, if needed. Maintain confidential student records, collect data, and report undergraduate enrollment and graduation information, including majors and departmental minors. Track student progress in the program and work under the direction of the undergraduate coordinator to facilitate appropriate communications and follow-up with students experiencing academic or personal difficulties.

　　Undergraduate Program Recruitment. Assisting with recruitment opportunities for undergraduate students. Special emphasis placed on recruiting transfer students and promoting the undergraduate program at various community and state colleges in Florida and transfer students from within UF. Identify appropriate contact at community and state colleges and high schools. Attend recruitment functions. Be familiar with the requirements for the Food and Resource Economics major and curriculum admissions policies for the department and college as well as general University admission requirements.

　　Coordinate AEB4941 (Internship credits) for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters and Professional Development. Coordinate all undergraduate student internships throughout the year by partnering with FRE staff to assist with finding appropriate area and state business, government and non-profit representatives. Work with other FRE staff and faculty to seek new sponsors of student internships. Provide advisement and preparation for students pursuing internships. Follow-up with interns and their sponsors to ensure that internships are appropriate and responsibilities met.

　　Assist with AEB 3935 (FRE Seminar) for Fall and Spring Semester. Assist course instructor for seminar class for new undergraduate students to introduce them to FRE, bring in alumni to discuss career opportunities. Possibility to lead career development activities.

　　If hired as Advisor II:

　　Academic Advising. Serves as primary contact and academic advisor for incoming, current and transferring undergraduate students, both for the major and departmental minors. Host program orientation/info-sessions for new students, transfer students, and parents (if applicable). Advise students on academic curriculum matters, course scheduling, proper course sequencing, degree programs, and provide counsel if other academic majors better fit the need or capability of individual students. Assist undergraduate students with resume writing, interview strategies, assistance with job-search activities and similar functions. Maintain records and create materials related to academic advisement. Provide administrative support for departmental undergraduate Study-Abroad programs, if needed. Maintain confidential student records, collect data, and report undergraduate enrollment and graduation information, including majors and departmental minors. Track student progress in the program and facilitate appropriate communications and follow-up with students experiencing academic or personal difficulties.

　　Undergraduate Program Recruitment. Developing opportunities for undergraduate student recruitment. Special emphasis placed on recruiting transfer students and promoting the undergraduate program at various community and state colleges in Florida and transfer students from within UF. Identify appropriate contact at community and state colleges and high schools. Attend recruitment functions. Be familiar with the requirements for the Food and Resource Economics major and curriculum admissions policies for the department and college as well as general University admission requirements.

　　Coordinate AEB 3935 (FRE Seminar) for Fall and Spring Semester. Prepare 1-2 credit seminar class for new undergraduate students to introduce them to FRE, bring in alumni to discuss career opportunities, and lead career development activities.

　　Coordinate AEB4941 (Internship credits) for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters and Professional Development. Coordinate all undergraduate student internships throughout the year by partnering with appropriate area and state business, government and non-profit representatives. Work collaboratively with FRE faculty and staff to seek new sponsors of student internships. Provide advisement and preparation for students pursuing internships. Follow-up with interns and their sponsors to ensure that internships are appropriate and responsibilities met.

　　Expected Salary:

　　AA1 - $40,000-50,0000 / AA2 - $45,000-55,000

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Advisor I: Master’s degree in education, counseling, or an academic field related to the advisor’s area of responsibility; or a bachelor’s degree in similar fields with one year of relevant experience.

　　Advisor II: Master’s degree in education, counseling, or academic field related to the advisor’s area of responsibility and one year of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in similar fields with two years of relevant experience.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Prior experience and knowledge of UF student admissions, UF student registration, UF advising, student records, and university function is highly desired, while not formally required. Candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and communications abilities, both in written and oral form. Must have a personality appropriate for working with undergraduate students and assisting with the needs of such a student body. Candidate must be well organized, show attention to detail, and a strong desire to develop advanced expertise in all aspects of academic program coordination and advising. Interactions with current and prospective students require a professional, inviting, and service-minded approach to the position and students. Must demonstrate integrity and confidentiality with regard to student records. Must be an enthusiastic supporter and promoter of the department, college, university and community.

　　Special Instructions to Applicants:

　　Occasional recruitment and academic events will require evening or weekend work and off campus travel

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

　　Health Assessment Required:No

　　Advertised: 17 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time

　　Applications close: 31 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time