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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.