Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor I

University of South Florida Libraries, Tampa, FL, 4202 East Fowler Avenue.

Annual Salary: $47,000.

Posting Date: 12/16/2025. Apply Before: 01/05/2026.

This is a professional non‑instructional advising position supporting both a department and the College of Arts and Sciences on the Tampa campus. The role reports directly to the College of Arts & Sciences Director of Advising or Assistant Director of Advising with a dotted line to the department chair. CAS Advisors represent the college, the department, and USF advising in public forums with a professional demeanor and caring attitude.

The position requires strong computer, problem‑solving, organizational, human relational, and communication skills.

• Provide guidance to students on degree requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures, and campus resources through individual consultations, electronic communication, group sessions, and presentations.
• Assist students in identifying long‑term goals and career plans, positioning them to meet graduation requirements within appropriate periods while preparing for future goals.
• Foster student well‑being and retention by offering holistic support that helps them navigate challenges and achieve academic and personal goals.
• Maintain detailed advising notes for each student interaction and graduation plans that align with CAS standards.
• Manage administrative tasks such as responding to student emails, processing permits, and handling enrollment‑related requests.
• Provide support to the CAS Advising team and collaborate with USF stakeholders to ensure all CAS students receive timely and accurate assistance.
• Stay informed through participation in training, team meetings, professional development, and university‑wide advising discussions.
• Use digital literacy skills to implement targeted interventions to support student persistence, engagement, and overall success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in any academic field.
• Minimum of one year of experience at an academic institution or in a professional career field.
• Requires criminal history background check – Level 1.
• 4 years of directly relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• 6 years of directly relevant experience may substitute for a master’s degree.

University will be closed for Winter Break from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Applications will begin to be reviewed upon return the week of January 5, 2026.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.