Academic Advisor II

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $51K - $55K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ June 11th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Academic Advisor II for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. The role involves providing developmental academic advising to first-year engineering students, collaborating with faculty and staff to support student retention, and engaging in assessment, recruitment, and advising council activities.

Highlights

Provide developmental advising and coaching to first-year engineering students to support retention and success.
Collaborate with departmental advisors, first-year program staff, and probation offices.
Engage actively with students and families during orientation, registration, and ongoing support.
Design academic materials, web content, and learning activities related to student development.
Participate in internal and external advising councils and other university programs promoting student development.
Assist in undergraduate recruitment, student organization engagement, and transition programming.
Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting on enrollment, retention, and advising effectiveness.
Required qualifications include a master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field with one year experience, or a bachelor’s degree with two years relevant experience.
Preferred skills include experience presenting to large groups, advising freshmen, electronic database management, and strong communication abilities.
Salary range is $51,000 to $55,000, commensurate with education and experience.