Undergraduate Academic Advisor I

Florida Atlantic University•Davie, FL

2d•$55,000

About The Position

The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Undergraduate Academic Advisor I in Davie, FL. The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States with more than 8,000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many online, executive, and certificate programs. For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu. The Undergraduate Academic Advisor I will provide specialized academic advising services to undergraduate business students and students in other colleges seeking a College of Business minor or certificate. The advisor will deliver tailored academic guidance and assist students in the development of an education plan, including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational and professional goals. Individualized Academic Advising: Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the College’s programs and requirements. Advise students about the courses and requirements for degree programs and/or transfer requirements for a particular program of study. Inform students about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g., adding, dropping, withdrawing, changing of major, attempts). Educate students about course planning and registration processes and refer to available resources to meet individual needs, including career and personal development. Make appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk and acts as an advocate as appropriate. Develop and maintain operating procedures that minimize the likelihood and impact of errors. Monitor student academic plans to provide timely, proactive outreach to ensure degree progress and timely graduation using defined learning outcomes. Reinforce and support 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 assist with orientation programs. Participate in individual and team professional development and remains current with technology used to provide advising services. Perform other job-related duties as required to support the academic mission of the college.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Higher education experience within admissions or academic advising
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students
A track record of successfully navigating professional environments
Exceptional organizational skills

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the College’s programs and requirements.
Advise students about the courses and requirements for degree programs and/or transfer requirements for a particular program of study.
Inform students about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g., adding, dropping, withdrawing, changing of major, attempts).
Educate students about course planning and registration processes and refer to available resources to meet individual needs, including career and personal development.
Make appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk and acts as an advocate as appropriate.
Develop and maintain operating procedures that minimize the likelihood and impact of errors.
Monitor student academic plans to provide timely, proactive outreach to ensure degree progress and timely graduation using defined learning outcomes.
Reinforce and support 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 assist with orientation programs.
Participate in individual and team professional development and remains current with technology used to provide advising services.
Perform other job-related duties as required to support the academic mission of the college.

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).

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