Assistant In Advising

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $54K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ September 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Assistant In Advising for the Digital Worlds Institute in the College of the Arts. This role involves providing comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students in the Digital Arts & Sciences programs, supporting student success, assisting with admissions and enrollment processes, and collaborating across departments to enhance student engagement and retention.

Highlights

Provide proactive academic advising to on-campus and online undergraduate students, including course planning and degree progress tracking.
Assist students with transitions between majors and support unique needs of online learners.
Interpret and communicate academic policies, maintain accurate student records, and conduct degree audits.
Support undergraduate admissions by reviewing applications, portfolios, and verifying prerequisites.
Serve as a liaison between the Digital Worlds Institute, Admissions, and UF Online to facilitate student transitions.
Engage in student retention efforts through outreach, coaching, and referral to support services.
Participate in institutional initiatives, council meetings, and professional development for advising best practices.
Required qualifications include a Master's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork capability.
Preferred qualifications include experience in academic advising, familiarity with digital arts industry career paths, and knowledge of higher education policies and data.
Salary ranges from $50,000 to $54,000 with a comprehensive leave and benefits package.