Academic Advisor - I

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

1d • $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking four Academic Advisor I – Boca Raton, FL. The College of Science Student Advising Services Office is responsible for providing general advising services. Summary of Responsibilities: Academic Advising Support: Provide academic advising to all undergraduate programs within the College of Science. Assist students with term-by-term course selection and the development of long-term study plans. Guide incoming transfer students in determining course equivalencies and registering for courses. Student Engagement and Success: Participate in college and university recruitment and outreach activities to support student enrollment. Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and retention initiatives. Communication and Collaboration: Maintain close communication with students, supervisors, and colleagues to ensure a cohesive advising approach. Assist with Orientation presentations, Workshops, and College of Science events. Administrative Support: Provide information about educational opportunities (Pre-health, internships, graduate studies, honors programs, etc.) Assist students experiencing academic difficulties by connecting them with appropriate campus resources. Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development seminars, and other student support-related meetings. Provide cross-training for academic staff as necessary. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in advising, counseling, orientation, student services, or science related field at a University or College level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.
• Specialization in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs.
• Experience with student database software and degree audit software, prior use of Banner/DARS.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to all undergraduate programs within the College of Science.
• Assist students with term-by-term course selection and the development of long-term study plans.
• Guide incoming transfer students in determining course equivalencies and registering for courses.
• Participate in college and university recruitment and outreach activities to support student enrollment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and retention initiatives.
• Maintain close communication with students, supervisors, and colleagues to ensure a cohesive advising approach.
• Assist with Orientation presentations, Workshops, and College of Science events.
• Provide information about educational opportunities (Pre-health, internships, graduate studies, honors programs, etc.)
• Assist students experiencing academic difficulties by connecting them with appropriate campus resources.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development seminars, and other student support-related meetings.
• Provide cross-training for academic staff as necessary.
• Perform 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees