Academic Advisor - University of West Florida : Job Details

Academic Advisor 129810 Job no: 496102 Work type: Staff Full-time Location: Pensacola - Main Campus Categories: Professional The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.###.#### (voice) or 850.###.#### (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law. Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.###.#### or [email protected]. Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position. Position Number: 129810 Position Title (Classification Title): Academic Advisor 129810 Working Title: Academic Advisor II 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 securing field placements, assisting students with reviewing degree plans, course registration, maintaining advising records, and other duties related to student success. Department Teaching, Leadership and Research FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in an appropriate area of specialization Position Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 2 years of appropriate experience Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization, experience advising students in a university setting, and knowledge of academic programs in areas to be served Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 80% - A TeacherReady advisor will be knowledgeable of and provide students with the resources and support to promote student success for areas such as FTCEs, fieldwork, coursework, completion, and transfer requirements. Process letters of enrollment, final paperwork for completion, verification forms, and transcript requests. Will work with school districts to secure field placements for students. Approve mentor recommendations, upload CET documentation, and maintain mentor communications. Approve and upload student FTCE and Statements of Eligibility. Monitor student progression and assist students with stops, withdrawals, and re-enrollments. Accurately and efficiently document interactions with students and students' progress and use multiple forms of media to communicate with students (e.g., email, telephone, video calls). Respond to students in a timely fashion. Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA guidelines. Utilize university/college technology platforms for student documentation and communication (i.e. TeacherReady portal, Canvas, Exxat, TeacherReady Community Facebook page, tableau, etc.) - (Essential)
• 15% - Assist with meeting or exceeding enrollment targets, progression targets, retention, feedback targets, and customer service goals. Responsible for special projects, program reporting tasks, and/or responsibility for specific business processes. - (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: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Never
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
• Lifting over 25lbs: Never
• 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 1.0 Work Hours 8 am - 5pm FTE 1.0 Salary Range $48,916 - $58,699 Pay Basis Annually Closing Date: 09/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: 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.###.#### or email [email protected]. Advertised: July 21, 2025 Applications close: September 01, 2025 | Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App