Academic Advisor I (TEMP)

The Opportunity:

The UCF Student Success and Well-Being Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Academic Advisor I. ASSA is a unit of Student Success & Well-being (SSWB), which provides academic support for student-athletes. Individuals interested in this position would have the opportunity to work with a highly competitive program, participate in trainings, and receive full-time experience to sharpen your skills as an athletic academic advisor.

The position is for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters, and will be working with Olympic Sports.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with assigned students weekly.

• Assist with academic progress monitoring and planning.

• Assist students with academic skill development.

• Assist advisors with daily tasks such as compiling reports (study hall, grades, eligibility, class schedules, class checking report).

• Assist with recruiting.

• Monitor team study halls.

• Class checking.

• Participate in bi-weekly trainings relevant to academic advising and learning specialist responsibilities.

• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or pursuing a master's degree beginning Summer 2025 or Fall 2025.

• 2+ years of experience working with student-athletes.

• Mentoring and Advising experience.

• Preference working with at-risk student-athletes.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve successfully.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. 

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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Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.  

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.