Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $52K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ November 10th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Academic Advisor I to advise undergraduate Psychology majors in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences psychology department. The advisor guides students through degree requirements, course sequencing, and graduation planning while connecting them with university resources. The role also processes routine student forms and petitions and takes part in orientation and outreach for incoming and transfer students.

Highlights

Advise undergraduate Psychology students on 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, and refer students facing academic difficulty to appropriate university resources.
Review student records and degree audits to monitor progress toward Psychology, college, and university requirements, and assist with degree verification and certification.
Maintain accurate advising notes and student records in line with university requirements and privacy regulations.
Process routine student forms, dual-major and dual-degree requests, and petitions, coordinating with CLAS Academic Advising or other offices when additional review is needed.
Participate in Preview, orientation, and group advising sessions for incoming and transfer students, and keep department websites current with advising information and deadlines.
Master's degree in education, counseling, or a field related to the college, or a bachelor's degree in a similar field with one year of relevant experience.
Preferred experience in academic advising or student services in higher education, including work with degree-audit systems such as PeopleSoft.
Pay range of $43,888 to $52,000.