Academic Advisor 1
About The Position
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I – Boca Raton, FL. The College of Science Student Advising Services Office is responsible for providing general advising services. Summary of Responsibilities: Provide guidance and advising services to pre-health freshmen and sophomores. Provide assistance to freshmen and sophomore students at the beginning of their acceptance to FAU in planning for the Health Professions field and career. Coordinate the orientation and advising for freshmen and sophomore pre-health professional students, and work collaboratively with other academic services within the university. Evaluate student records and record management. Perform all advising functions within the Student Services Office. Assist with student registration, retention, and progress toward graduation. Assist with other student services duties as assigned. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs.
- Experience with student database software and degree audit software, prior use of Banner/DARS.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and advising services to pre-health freshmen and sophomores.
- Provide assistance to freshmen and sophomore students at the beginning of their acceptance to FAU in planning for the Health Professions field and career.
- Coordinate the orientation and advising for freshmen and sophomore pre-health professional students, and work collaboratively with other academic services within the university.
- Evaluate student records and record management.
- Perform all advising functions within the Student Services Office.
- Assist with student registration, retention, and progress toward graduation.
- Assist with other student services duties as assigned.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
- For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
