Academic Advisor I (Finance)

Salary: $50,000

Position Summary:

College of Business academic advisor advises students concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities and career goals, to assist the student in making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to graduation.Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or academic field directly related to the Advisor's specific responsibilities with a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in advising or related academic functions within higher education. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's or bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a minimum of three years academic advising experience in higher education. Experience using Banner and Degree Works student record systems.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Job Duties:

Provide timely and accurate information to advise students regarding academic program requirements, degree progression, academic policies and procedures, co-curricular activities, career planning, and campus resources. Deliver advising through scheduled appointments, walk-ins, group sessions, orientations, and class presentations. Communicate effectively with students in both oral and written format, including electronic mediums and presentations. Foster an open environment for understanding and working with diverse student populations. Maintain advising records and confidential student evaluation records. Perform analytical problem solving using a variety of data sources to resolve issues in student records. Utilize USF information systems to support delivery of advising services, to include building graduation plans in student auditing system, monitoring student progression, and student success efforts as defined by the college and/or University. Collaborates with other units and refers students when appropriate.

Conducts on-boarding for incoming business students at USF Orientation. Performs orientation/advising sessions for small and/or large groups to analyze progress toward completion of academic work at the University. Ensures that students are properly informed regarding specific requirements to be fully admitted to the Muma College of Business due to entrance requirements. Communicates administrative and all degree requirements of Muma College of Business and the University.

Serves on appropriate department, college and/or campus advisory committees, and participates in professional development enhancing core competency in order to provide excellent service and promote student success. Perform related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the Academic Advising goals within the Advisor's scope of responsibility.

Performs other duties as assigned.