Job description
Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
College of Undergraduate Studies
The College of Undergraduate Studies offers four majors, four minors, and four certificate programs, which promote critical thinking, collaboration, and career readiness. Our degree programs span UCF colleges and programs. Our professional advisors help guide students through the curriculum while highlighting valuable co-curricular opportunities so that students earn a degree that is of greatest possible value to them in the most reasonable amount of time.
The Opportunity:
The College of Undergraduate Studies-IDS at the University of Central Florida is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Academic Advisor II. The Academic Advisor II will provide academic, major, and college specific advising for Integrative General Studies (IGS), Environmental Studies (ES), and Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) students in areas including but not limited to recruitment, major declaration, orientation, enrollment, retention, and graduation. Academic Advising Professionals advise students to assist them in making appropriate educational decisions specific to their education plan as well as counsel students on academic policies and issues.
Responsibilities:
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Provide academic and transition advising for current IDS, IGS, and ES majors.
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Work with CUGS/IDS transfer cohorts to ensure they are on track for their major, including assisting with requests for substitutions, waivers, and exceptions.
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Serve as UCF lead academic advisor for Dual Enrollment, in cooperation with the Assistant Dean for Academic Planning, CUGS.
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Advise prospective majors, including current UCF students from other colleges, on degree paths within CUGS/IDS.
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Collaborate closely with Academic Program Coordinator VI and Director, IDS, as lead advisor on external outreach initiatives.
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Assist in internal marketing initiatives by developing and facilitating presentations in person or virtually at open houses, major exploration events, conferences, and workshops.
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Manage communication with students, parents, other University units, and faculty regarding all relevant policies and procedures.
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Provide lead advisor input and assistance with office-wide advisory processes, such as appointment scheduling, webcourses, and student communications.
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Serve as staff advisor backup for front desk supervision
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
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Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
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Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
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Retirement savings options
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Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
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Education assistance
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Flexible work environment
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And more…For more benefits information, to go to the UCF Employee Benefits pageclick here.
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
UG STDY INT STDY-PAYROLL
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$36,841.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
05-20-2023-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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