The Academic Advisor I in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will guide students in academic planning, degree requirements, course selection, major and career exploration, and progress toward graduation. The advisor will support student success by helping students develop educational plans, identify and overcome barriers to success, connect with appropriate campus resources, and make informed academic and career decisions. The advisor will also contribute to student engagement by supporting orientation, recruitment, outreach, workshops, and student events, while collaborating with faculty, staff, and university offices on student-related initiatives that promote retention, persistence, timely graduation, and career readiness.
This version combines the responsibilities from both drafts into a single, concise paragraph that captures the full scope of the role:
•Academic advising
•Degree planning
•Student success and intervention
•Career guidance
•Student engagement (orientation, recruitment, outreach, events)
•Collaboration with faculty and staff
•Departmental support for student-related activities
•Retention, persistence, graduation, and career readiness
Support Undergraduate Programs (60%)
•Work collaboratively with the Undergraduate Program Director to advise Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate students, both individually and in group settings on degree requirements, course selection, academic policies and procedures, and available university resources.
•Assist students in developing academic plans that support timely progression toward timely degree completion, while helping them identify educational, professional, and career goals within the engineering field.
•Provide specialized advising and support for first year, transfer, and other designated student populations within the Electrical and Computer engineering programs, helping them successfully navigate academic requirements.
•Identify students experiencing academic challenges and connect them with appropriate campus resources and support services.
•Maintain accurate advising records and safeguard confidential student information in accordance with university policies and FERPA requirements.
•Utilize university information systems and advising technologies to support student advising and program administration.
Departmental Support (20%)
•Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university offices to support undergraduate program operations and student success initiatives.
•Organize and coordinate student-focused events, including orientation, recruitment, information sessions, workshops, recognition events, and other departmental activities.
•Prepare correspondence, promotional materials, and student communications related to advising, recruitment, and departmental initiatives.
•Collect, maintain, and analyze student data to support accreditation, assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
•Serve on department, college, and university committees as assigned.
Special Projects and Outreach (15%)
•Support outreach, recruitment, marketing, website, and social media activities that promote the undergraduate programs.
•Assist with preparation of annual reports, newsletters, program publications, and other communications.
•Participate in special projects that advance the department's strategic priorities and undergraduate mission.
Perform other duties as assigned (5%)
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in any academic field with a minimum of one year of experience at an academic institution or in a professional career field. Work experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree requirement for this position.
Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Working at USF
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.
About USF
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
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
