Academic Advisor II

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor II in Boca Raton, FL. The Academic Advisor II supports student-athletes by providing comprehensive academic advising and coordinating academic support services in alignment with NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements. This role partners closely with coaches, faculty, and campus stakeholders to promote eligibility, academic progress, and timely graduation while fostering personal accountability and career readiness. The Advisor also serves as a liaison between the Student-Athlete Success Center and academic departments to advance student success initiatives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Familiarity with academic eligibility guidelines based on NCAA, C-USA/AAC.
• Experience with student database software and degree audit software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Director or an Associate Director of the Student-Athlete Success Center, a division of Undergraduate Studies.
• Responsible for developing and programming academic support for student-athletes participating within several teams.
• Assist student-athletes with understanding and meeting academic eligibility guidelines based on NCAA, C-USA/AAC, and FAU requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service skills and professionalism in dealing with athletics business partners, coaches, administrators, student-athletes, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Apply NCAA standards to determine continuing eligibility status and provide guidance related to the consequences of enrollment decisions.
• Develop and assist with providing academic support for student-athletes.
• Act as the liaison between the SASC and the other academic departments on campus.
• Develop innovative improvements to resources and processes to assist students and advisors in course selection, career development, and personal accountability for success.
• Provide oversight to Academic Mentors and graduate assistants.
• Initiate new programming for student resource indicators to assist in skill development, time management, and academic progress reporting.
• Demonstrate mastery of advising knowledge, model expertise in advising practice, and show depth in professional engagement.
• Assist with the development and implementation of student-athlete recruiting services from various teams.
• Monitor student academic plans to ensure timely graduation using advising and student development theories, institutional data, and research findings.
• Provide leadership in the professional development of advisors, maintenance of degree audit system, orientation, graduation, and student retention initiatives.
• Lead professional development events and activities at the unit or campus level.
• Have some responsibilities with Student-Athlete Development (SADV) such as partnerships with Career Center, Owls Care, CAPS, and athletic external operations to create a holistic student experience which may include workshops, presentations, and events that prepare students for their careers after graduation.

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: Mid Level