Student Success Advisor: Exploratory Pathways & Planning

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Student Success Advisor on the Gainesville campus to provide holistic advising for exploratory students and support retention efforts. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to guide students toward degree pathways and successful transitions.

Responsibilities include developing workshops, coordinating UF Preview activities, and leveraging data to inform interventions and program improvements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in academic advising, student success, student development, or related student support services within a higher education setting.
• Strong understanding of student success principles, academic planning, and factors contributing to retention and persistence.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and engagement initiatives for diverse student audiences.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and campus partners across multiple colleges or departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising and support for exploratory students, helping evaluate options, set goals, and develop transition plans.
• Monitor student progress and implement proactive outreach to support retention and timely graduation.
• Guide students through academic exploration and major-selection processes using advising best practices and data-informed interventions.
• Develop and facilitate courses, workshops, presentations, and other educational programming focused on academic exploration and student success.
• Coordinate initiatives connecting students with academic resources, campus services, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Support UF Preview Orientation planning and delivery of its academic component.
• Collaborate with UF colleges, advising units, and campus partners to enhance student support services and promote awareness of academic pathways.
• Coordinate and support university-wide exploratory learning and engagement initiatives, including events exploring majors and career options.
• Maintain accurate student records and use university systems to document advising interactions and monitor outcomes.
• Participate in committees, trainings, and initiatives advancing UESS and student success.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Student Success Advisor on the Gainesville campus to provide holistic advising for exploratory students and support retention efforts. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to guide students toward degree pathways and successful transitions.

Responsibilities include developing workshops, coordinating UF Preview activities, and leveraging data to inform interventions and program improvements.