Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $52K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ January 6th, 2026

Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Academic Advisor I for its Department of Biology. This role involves providing direct academic advising to undergraduate Biology majors, guiding them on course selection, degree requirements, and campus resources, while monitoring academic progress and supporting departmental initiatives related to student success.

Highlights

Advise undergraduate Biology majors on major requirements, course sequencing, and graduation planning.
Provide guidance on academic goals, connect students to resources like career services and undergraduate research.
Coordinate with pre-health advising to support first-year pre-health biology students.
Use Salesforce for student communication and case management; assist with new advising system implementations.
Interpret and communicate university policies to students; maintain accurate advising records following regulations.
Monitor academic progress, assist students on probation or off-track, and analyze data for program reporting.
Process routine student forms such as major changes, course substitutions, and graduation certification.
Participate in orientation, advising events, and group information sessions; assist prospective students and families.
Maintain advising information on department platforms; support committee activities related to biology majors.
Required qualifications include a Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field, or Bachelor's degree with one year relevant experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with advising systems like PeopleSoft.
Expected salary ranges from $43,888 to $52,200 per year.