Academic Advising I

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

1d • $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking two Academic Advisors I - Boca Raton, FL. FAU is hiring two Academic Advisor I team members to support first- and second-year students as they explore majors, navigate academic requirements, and build strong academic and career plans. Advisors will clear registration holds, respond to student inquiries, assist with campus events, and serve as liaisons to partner colleges. Occasional evening and virtual hours are required.

Requirements

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

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 is preferred.
• Graduate internships can be applied toward one-year experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising model is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising to all first and second-year students, including transfer students at FAU with under 45 earned credit hours and all undeclared students regardless of hours earned.
• Serves as liaison to an assigned college or student support unit on campus.
• Clears undergraduate registration holds and responds to email inquiries and phone messages.
• Assists with campus events, such as the Admissions Office open houses, University Expos, and other evening and weekend duties requiring a UAS advising presence.
• In support of our FTIC and second-year students, this position will require some evening and virtual hours on a rotating basis.
• Assist students with developing academic and career action plans, work with and support undecided students, students in academic difficulty, and students transitioning into their major of choice.
• May teach the SLS freshman transition courses.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

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: Entry Level