Academic Advisor I

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K - $52K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ February 27th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The College of Agricultural and Natural Resources is hiring an Academic Advisor I to support the Department of Entomology & Nematology's graduate and undergraduate programs. The role involves advising distance education and in-person undergraduate students, managing academic support services, coordinating registrations, maintaining program records, and assisting with program administration and reporting.

Highlights

Advise undergraduate and graduate distance education students on academic planning, course selection, and degree progress.
Manage registration processes, track registration data, and communicate with students regarding enrollment.
Assist with preparation and submission of student petitions to the Graduate School.
Maintain and update online resources such as the Distance Education Canvas Hub and coordinate program-related data for accreditation reporting.
Support undergraduate recruiting events, orientation sessions, and advising for the Entomology & Nematology major and minor.
Provide administrative support including course scheduling, textbook adoptions, grade entry authorization, and management of faculty course evaluations.
Coordinate data collection and program assessment efforts, maintaining databases on current and former students.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant experience.
Preferred skills include proficiency with Graduate Information Management System (GIMS), Student Information System, SLATE admissions, Ad Astra scheduling software, Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas, and Zoom.
Expected salary range is $48,000 to $52,000 commensurate with education and experience.