Academic Advisor I

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I in Boca Raton, FL. The Academic Advisor provides academic advising and student support services for the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, guiding students from initial enrollment through graduation. Supports degree progress, retention, and academic success through proactive advising, outreach, and collaboration in alignment with college and university strategic priorities.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and Appreciative Advising Certification required.
Excellent verbal and written skills
Specialization in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs, or Counseling
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
Experience with student database software and degree audit software, prior use of Banner/DARS or Workday
Excellent time management, customer service, and organizational skills are expected.

Responsibilities

Reinforce and support student degree progress, academic success and retention, in alignment with the strategic priorities of the college.
Help create and sustain an environment in which all students have access to high quality advising.
Assist all College of Social Work & Criminal Justice students through the academic process from initial contact to graduation.
Clear student advising holds in preparation for course registration.
Assist students with exploring and gathering information on University and College policies, procedures and degree requirements.
Serve as an academic advisor in providing academic advising and program guidance to Social Work & Criminal Justice students.
Make appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk and acts as an advocate as appropriate.
Monitor student academic plans to provide timely, proactive outreach to ensure degree progress and timely graduation using defined learning outcomes.
Reinforce and supports student degree progress, academic success, and retention in alignment with the university's strategic goals and initiatives.
Participate in student recruitment and onboarding activities for on and off-campus events, and assists with orientation programs.
Process Application for Degrees for timely graduation.
Direct students to the appropriate university office for assistance with concerns that do not fall within the purview of Social Work & Criminal Justice Advising Services.
Maintain the college academic files for students in relevant college degree programs.
Recognize the importance of key performance indicators and work competently with available software and technology to facilitate timely and data-driven advising.
Work collaboratively with multiple units across the university.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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).