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Jacob Miltenberger

Jacob Miltenberger

Academic Services Administrator


Office: MHC 1603

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Jacob Miltenberger is a èƵapp affairs professional passionate about academic advising, èƵapp 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’s in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in College Student Affairs at the èƵapp (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 èƵapp 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 èƵapp 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 èƵapp-centered approach to his work in higher education.

Jacob is committed to improving the èƵapp experience by addressing what he calls “the USF shuffle,” the all-too-common passing of èƵapps between departments without resolution. His personal goal is to reduce these barriers, foster cross-campus collaboration, and ensure that èƵapps 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 èƵapp sense of belonging, especially within marginalized communities.