Academic Advisor I

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University’s Department of Undergraduate Studies is recruiting for two Academic Advisor I openings in Boca Raton, Florida. Applicants to this recruitment will be considered for both openings. The position provides a safety net for students who are unsure where to seek help and offers services to support students in developing and implementing meaningful education plans.

The advisor serves first- and second-year students, including transfer students with fewer than 45 earned credit hours, and all undeclared students regardless of earned hours. The role also serves as a liaison to an assigned college or campus student support unit, clears undergraduate registration holds, and responds to email and phone inquiries. The position includes some evening and virtual hours on a rotating basis, as well as campus events and other evening or weekend duties.

The position is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and is classified as exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP). The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Salary is $55,000 annually. A final candidate must submit official sealed transcripts and, if applicable, an original NACES evaluation before starting employment, and selected candidates must pass required pre-employment screenings.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

Nice To Haves

• 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; graduate internships may count toward the one-year experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising model.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to first- and second-year students, including transfer students at FAU with fewer than 45 earned credit hours and all undeclared students regardless of hours earned.
• Serve as liaison to an assigned college or student support unit on campus.
• Clear undergraduate registration holds.
• Respond to email inquiries and phone messages.
• Assist with campus events, including Admissions Office open houses, University Expos, and other events requiring an advising presence.
• Work some evening and virtual hours on a rotating basis in support of first-time-in-college and second-year students.
• Assist students with developing academic and career action plans.
• Support undecided students, students experiencing academic difficulty, and students transitioning into their chosen major.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending plans and an Employee Assistance Program.
• State retirement options, including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for state employees.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off for eligible employees, including vacation and sick leave, one personal day, nine paid holidays, and paid winter break at the President’s discretion.
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program tuition assistance for eligible staff and faculty after six months of full-time employment; for in-unit faculty, the program may extend to spouses and dependent children subject to eligibility rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level