Academic Advisor III

Title: Academic Advisor III Job Description: Job no:537774 Work type:Staff Full-Time Location:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories:Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services Department:23010000 - CJC-JOURNALISM-COMMUNICA-DEAN Classification Title: Academic Advisor III Classification Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in education, counseling, or academic field related to the college with two years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with three years of experience.

Job Description:

The Opportunity Academic Advisor III University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Location – 100%

Remote

The College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) is seeking a UF Online Academic Adviser to guide and support our online undergraduate students as they pursue degrees, minors, and certificates. This position plays a key role in helping students navigate their academic journeys—from admission to graduation—through personalized, virtual advising. As part of the CJC

Professional Advising and Teaching Hub (PATH), you’ll be part of a collaborative, student-centered team that values innovation, connection, and excellence in online education—all from the comfort of your remote workspace.

What You’ll Do • Provide academic advising to current and prospective UF Online students, helping them understand degree requirements, course options, and university policies. • Support the recruitment and admissions process, including transfer and readmission applications. • Ensure that all CJC UF Online program information—such as catalog listings, degree audits, and web content—is accurate and up to date. • Collaborate with CJC offices and UF partners, including the

Career Connections Center, Office of Admissions, UF Online OneStop, and Office of the University Registrar.

• Participate in college and university committees and contribute to the mentorship and coordination of the UF Online advising team. The Successful Candidate: You’re a strong communicator who enjoys helping students achieve their goals. You thrive in a virtual environment, stay organized, and bring a proactive approach to solving problems and improving the student experience. Why work with us? UF is a top ranked University:

The University of Florida now ranks No. 1 among the top universities in the nation, public or private, as noted by the Wall Street Journal in an editorial published on October 23, 2025.

The WSJ editorial, “

The University Elite, Reconsidered,” highlights rankings created by the City Journal that evaluated 100 leading universities across the country on 68 factors, including whether a school has a strong curriculum and rigorous academics, prepares its students to become productive members of society and thriving employees in the 21st-century economy, and encourages civil discourse. UF earned the top bolthires with a four-star rating, achieved by only one other university. Our benefits are incredible: We offer top-of-the-line health insurance, a huge selection of supplemental plans, state retirement programs and more.

Advance your education:

The University of Florida cares about developing its team members, and that includes reduced tuition toward higher education. We would support work toward earning a master’s or doctorate. Expected

Salary: $60,000 - $62,000; commensurate with education and experience Required

Qualifications: Master’s degree in education, counseling, or academic field related to the college with two years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with three years of experience.

Preferred: • Experience in academic advising • Experience with online learning • Experience working with student populations • Ability to communicate effectively • Professional or academic experience within the CJC’s fields of study (Advertising; Journalism; Public Relations; and Media Production, Management and Technology) Apply tot his job

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