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Position Number: 129790 Position Title (Classification Title): Academic Advisor 129790 Working Title: Academic Advisor I Job Summary: The Academic Advisor will work with students to facilitate successful and timely degree completion by monitoring student progress and providing information regarding curriculum policies, procedures, and guidelines for the degree programs that are advised. The advisor will also identify students who are experiencing academic difficulty and develop strategies for success in partnership with the student. The advisor is responsible for assisting students with reviewing degree plans, course registration, maintaining advising records, and other duties related to student success.
Department COB Advising FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Position Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience or a Master's Degree.
Essential Functions / Job Duties:

85% - With direct supervision - The successful candidate will use a learning-centered approach to advising that enhances students’ decision- making skills and contributes to the development of students’ intellectual and personal growth; will be knowledgeable of and provide students with the resources, support, and opportunities available to make informed decisions, enhance their educational experience, and promote student success; will provide students with accurate information about degree requirements and institutional and departmental policies and procedures; will encourage students to participate in learning opportunities outside of the classroom setting; will develop realistic educational plans that meet the needs, goals, and interests of individual students; will accurately and efficiently document interactions with students and students’ progress toward meeting educational, personal, and professional goals using adopted software programs; will use multiple forms of media to communicate with students (e.g., email, telephone, fax, video calls); will demonstrate efficient and effective use of technology; will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; and will maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines. Develop structured feedback for students by using university/college technology platforms (i.e. banner, campus, degree works, tableau, etc.) - (Essential)
10% - Communicate and Collaborate with appropriate individuals and offices across the university - (Essential)
5% - Seek development through on-campus workshops/training and/or professional organizations and other advising related duties that support the mission of the college and institution - (Essential)

Physical Demands:

Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one’s control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
Standing: Daily
Walking: Daily
Sitting: Daily
Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
Stooping: Occasionally
Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen.
This position requires fingerprinting.

Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours 8:00am-5:00pm, occasional evening and weekend hours may be required FTE 1.0 Salary Range $44,469 - $53,363 Pay Basis Annually Closing Date: 8/29/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.