Unleash YOUR Potential with Us

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity :

Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA) is offering an exciting opportunity to gain work experience as a full-time Assistant Academic Advisor. 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.

We are currently looking to fill 3-4 positions within ASSA. The position is for the Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with assigned students weekly, assisting with academic progress monitoring and planning.
• Assist students with academic skill development.
• Assist advisors with daily tasks. Examples include: 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; Must be able to work nights and weekends.

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Unleash YOUR Potential with Us

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity :

Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA) is offering an exciting opportunity to gain work experience as a full-time Assistant Academic Advisor. 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.

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We are currently looking to fill 3-4 positions within ASSA. The position is for the Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with assigned students weekly, assisting with academic progress monitoring and planning.
• Assist students with academic skill development.
• Assist advisors with daily tasks. Examples include: 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; Must be able to work nights and weekends.

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 2024 or Fall 2024.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and problem solve successfully.
• 2 years of experience working with student-athletes.
• Mentoring and advising experience.
• Preference working with at-risk student-athletes.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, your salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety. In addition, please upload your most up-to-date resume and be sure it includes your entire work history.

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.

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health

sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

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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Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Academic Services for Student Athletes - OPS

Hours of Work

Full time

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 5:00 PM.

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hourly Rate

Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

04-01-2024-12-00-AM

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

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

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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