Academic Advisor I

Full Time
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Posted
Job description
For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit
www.fau.edu/jobs
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Position Summary:
The Department of UAS - Jump Start/Pathway/UHP at Florida Atlantic University seeks applicants who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging communities underrepresented in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the diverse internal and external communities that it serves.
Florida Atlantic University is seeking several Academic Advisors I - Boca Raton, FL.
Summary of responsibilities include:
  • Provides academic advising to all first and second-year students, including transfer students at FAU 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 Admission's Office open houses, University Expos, and other evening and weekend duties requiring an 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 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.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
  • 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 -
    https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
  • Flexible work arrangement plans -
    https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php
  • 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 -
    https://www.fau.edu/hr/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.pdf
  • 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).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at
https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience required. Graduate internships can be applied toward the one-year experience.

Must be willing to work from FAU Boca Raton campus as this is not a remote position.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Education, Student Affairs/Development, Counselor Education, Psychology, or a directly related field.

One year of experience in advising, counseling, orientation, student services or related experience at a university.

Proficiency in working with computer programs specifically, Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.

The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising model is strongly preferred.
Salary:
$47,660 per year.
College or Department:
UAS - Jump Start/Pathway/UHP
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some evenings, weekends, and virtual hours as needed.
Application Deadline:
2023-04-13
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.

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