Faculty & Staff
Administration, Research & Staff Employees
Jacob Miltenberger is a student affairs professional passionate about academic advising,
student development, and inclusive campus engagement. He earned his Bachelor of Arts
in Social Studies Education from Washington State University in 2017 and is currently
pursuing a Master鈥檚 in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration
in College Student Affairs at the 黄瓜视频 (USF). He has completed
graduate certificates in Academic Advising and Evaluation.
Prior to his current role as an Academic Services Administrator for the Department
of Child and Family Studies, Jacob spent over three years at USF, beginning in the
Office of Financial Aid as a Scholarship Team Assistant before transitioning to the
College of Education, where he served as an Academic Program Specialist. These roles
allowed him to develop a deep understanding of student systems and support structures,
fueling his desire to stay and grow within the institution that lives by the saying,
"You stay forever."
Before joining USF, Jacob taught eighth-grade English Language Arts in Washington
State, where he fostered inclusive classrooms rooted in belonging and student voice.
He made the bold decision to pack up whatever would fit in his Prius V, along with
his wife Katrina and their dog, a Yorkie terrier named Merlot, and make the cross-country
drive from the Upper Left (Washington State) to the Lower Right (Tampa). He brought
that same student-centered approach to his work in higher education.
Jacob is committed to improving the student experience by addressing what he calls
鈥渢he USF shuffle,鈥� the all-too-common passing of students between departments without
resolution. His personal goal is to reduce these barriers, foster cross-campus collaboration,
and ensure that students feel seen, supported, and directed at every step of their
academic journey. He aspires to become an adjunct instructor in the near future, bringing
his advising philosophy into the classroom. His research focuses on student sense
of belonging, especially within marginalized communities.