Description

Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Nursing Admissions Evaluation Advisor I is responsible for the evaluation of all applications within their assigned nursing populations at both the undergraduate and graduate level. This position serves as the primary point of contact for applicants, guiding them through the application process and providing accurate information about program requirements.This position requires a master's degree in marketing, Communication, Education or other related field; or a bachelor's degree in those same fields with a minimum of one year of directly related experience.

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
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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.
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About USF
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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 .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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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.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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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.

• Evaluation and processing of undergraduate and graduate applications for the College of Nursing. This includes essay reviews, prerequisite course evaluations, scoring with our holistic admissions rubric, calculating GPAs, transcript review, determining eligibility, and communicating with prospective students when they have questions about their application or the application process.
• Communicate with applicants to inform them of missing information in their application and deadlines when applicable.
• Utilize several university systems and software such as Banner, DegreeWorks, NursingCAS, Microsoft Office Suite, and more.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate admissions records and data for the College of Nursing.
• Monthly reports for all active admission cycles are required to be organized and sent to senior leadership with guidance from the Associate Director of Admissions.
• Ensure admissions content and directions are clear and concise across all platforms where they are listed. Recommend solutions to database management, admissions policies, and process improvement with daily admissions operations, when applicable.
• Collaborate with the other admission recruiter advisors to present admissions information to prospective students and families when needed.
• Attend and participate in events put on by the Office of Student Success such as the Baccalaureate Pinning Ceremony, undergraduate and graduate white coat ceremonies, new student orientation (as needed), and other college-wide events.
• Attend meetings with other college and university personnel regarding policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the admissions standard operating procedures. Communicates with faculty frequently regarding admissions criteria and other topics relevant to the admissions process.
• Confer with other university offices, such as undergraduate/graduate admissions and registrar, on proper policies related to college processes.
• Other duties as assigned.