Counselor/Advisor (22513)

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University • Tallahassee, FL

357d • $43,260 - $43,260

About The Position

Florida A&M University's Center for Academic Advising is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Academic Advisor/Counselor vacancy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of experience in a professional setting

Nice To Haves

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships
• Ability to review and analyze student needs and recommend appropriate success strategies and referrals
• Ability to serve diverse populations and cultures
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours consistent with student needs
• Ability to manage large amounts of information related to academic programs, University policies and procedures, and federal regulations
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Proficient with MS Office 365, PeopleSoft, and other software applications including Canvas and Civitas

Responsibilities

• Assisting students with appropriate course selection and class registration
• Engaging assigned students through a variety of communication streams
• Utilizing a wide range of software and computer systems to track and analyze student progression and retention
• Analyzing student data and taking appropriate action to promote student success including case management of at-risk students
• Tracking the advancement of students to provide curricular management guidance and assistance for at-risk students
• Assisting students with understanding careers within their academic major
• Providing information to students across university offices that may include admissions, financial aid, academic advising, career services, international students, and disability services
• Building internal and external academic partnerships to enhance services provided to advisees
• Making referrals from resources to assist in student's career and educational success
• Serving as a liaison between students and the academic unit
• Providing guidance to enrolled students individually or in group settings regarding career decisions, degree plans, and transfer opportunities
• Identifying skill gaps and advising students on relevant and available academic support resources to meet their needs
• Working with and referring students for appropriate assistance in career development activities
• Submitting student satisfaction surveys and other assigned reports monthly
• Serving on committees as assigned
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Pre-employment screening including a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education
• Official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted at the time of employment
• Eligibility for employment only for U.S. citizens or aliens with legal right to work in the U.S.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree