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 of 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.
The Opportunity:
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences is seeking a qualified Academic Advisor III. The Academic Advisor II will be responsible for specialized advising for students in the NSCM. The Academic Advisor III will communicate and disseminate academic and co-curricular information to students, universities, community, state colleges, and external partners on the advising process.
Responsibilities:
Academic Advising:
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Provide academic advising to support student retention and graduation initiatives.
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Identify and help resolve obstacles impeding the academic success of students (or a particular subset of students for example probation students).
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Analyze students' academic and personal issues/concerns and provide referral/intervention services.
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Support students in developing a required academic plan to meet graduation requirements.
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Explain academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to students to meet their educational goals.
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Educate students about the value of academic advisement and the importance of the registration process.
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Coordinate mentoring or specific programming for students within various academic programs.
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Guide students through college and university-level administrative processes.
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Assess advising practices and programming.
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Maintain appropriate student records and document student interactions.
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May be assigned to support specific academic departments, programs, or student populations.
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Utilize advising technology systems to manage student data.
Transition Programming and Orientation:
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Coordinate and present orientations and transition programming for students.
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Participate in major-related course planning to assist students with the transition process.
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Advise students on major change processes and options and provide referrals if necessary.
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Develop and manage activities, communication, and outreach with all constituents regarding the academic advising process.
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Engage prospective students in a variety of communication and outreach events.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 1+ year.
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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Benefits 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, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page andclick 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.
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Department
Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM)
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM. Schedule may vary based on departmental needs.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$42,367.00 to Negotiable
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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