Full Time Athletic Academic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

The position is for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters, and will be working with Men's Basketball & Baseball.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with assigned students weekly, assisting 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.

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

• 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:

• Minimum of two years of experience working directly with student-athletes.

• Demonstrated background in mentoring and advising students in academic or athletic settings.

• Prior experience supporting atrisk or academically vulnerable student-athletes is preferred.

• Master's degree preferred, or current enrollment in a master's program beginning in Summer 2026 or Fall 2026.

The most successful candidates may posses the following qualities:

• Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.

• Strong multitasking skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities.

• Proven ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated hourly range for this position is $15.66 - $16.00. The final hourly rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

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.

Department

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

Hours of Work

Full time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with occasional nights and weekends to support university needs and events.

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hourly Rate

$15.66 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

07-14-2026-12-00-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.

The University of Central 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.

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.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.