Academic Advisor I *UPDATED

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

88d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking multiple Academic Advisor I positions- Boca Raton, FL. This position 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. The advisor serves as a liaison to an assigned college or student support unit on campus, clears undergraduate registration holds, and responds to email inquiries and phone messages. The role also involves assisting 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 our 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. Additionally, the advisor may 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.

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, or student services at a university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising model.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising to first and second-year students and transfer students under 45 earned credit hours.
• Serves as liaison to an assigned college or student support unit.
• Clears undergraduate registration holds and responds to inquiries.
• Assists with campus events requiring UAS advising presence.
• Develops academic and career action plans for students.
• Supports undecided students and those in academic difficulty.
• May teach SLS freshman transition courses.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Flexible Spending plans.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, personal day, paid holidays, and paid winter break.
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty.

What This Job Offers

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