Academic Advisor I *UPDATED

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

87d • $47,660

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I in Boca Raton, FL. This position involves providing academic advising to all first and second-year students, including transfer students at FAU under 45 earned credit hours and all undeclared students regardless of hours earned. The advisor will serve as a liaison to an assigned college or student support unit on campus, clear undergraduate registration holds, and respond to email inquiries and phone messages. Additionally, the advisor will assist with campus events, such as the Admission's Office open houses, University Expos, and other evening and weekend duties requiring an UAS advising presence. In support of FTIC and second-year students, this position will require some evening and virtual hours on a rotating basis. The advisor will assist students with developing academic and career action plans, work with and support undecided students, students in academic difficulty, and students transitioning into their major of choice. The advisor may also teach the SLS freshman transition courses.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Up to one year of appropriate experience required.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree in Education, Student Affairs/Development, Counselor Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• One year of experience in advising, counseling, orientation, student services or related experience at a university preferred. Graduate internships can be applied toward the one-year experience.
• Proficiency in working with computer programs specifically, Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising model.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising to all first and second-year students, including transfer students at FAU under 45 earned credit hours and all undeclared students regardless of hours earned.
• Serves as liaison to an assigned college or student support unit on campus.
• Clears undergraduate registration holds and responds to email inquiries and phone messages.
• Assists with campus events, such as the Admission's Office open houses, University Expos, and other evening and weekend duties requiring an UAS advising presence.
• Assists students with developing academic and career action plans, work with and support undecided students, students in academic difficulty, and students transitioning into their major of choice.
• May teach the SLS freshman transition courses.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree