Academic Advisor I

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I - Boca Raton, FL.

This position provides holistic academic advising, supports student success, and monitors academic plans to ensure degree progress and timely graduation in a collaborative and student-centered environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide academic advising to all undergraduate programs within the College of Engineering & Computer Science.

• Assist students with term-by-term course selection and the development of long-term study plans.

• Guide incoming transfer students in determining course equivalencies and registering for courses.

• Maintain accurate records related to ABET accreditation and timely graduation; perform graduation degree certification.

• Employ the Appreciative Advising framework to build rapport with students, discover their strengths, and help them dream, design, and deliver their academic goals, and never settle for less than their best.

• Participate in college and university recruitment and outreach activities to support student enrollment.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support student success and retention initiatives.

• Maintain close communication with students, supervisors, and colleagues to ensure a cohesive advising approach. Foster a supportive, collaborative, and relaxed environment for our students and staff.

• Complete critical forms such as financial aid documents, NCAA forms, international regulations, etc.

• Provide information about educational opportunities (internships, graduate studies, honors programs, etc.) and special services tailored to students' specific needs. Assist students experiencing academic difficulties by connecting them with appropriate campus resources.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development seminars, and other student support-related meetings. Provide cross-training to academic staff as necessary.

The College of Engineering & Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

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/documents/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

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Minimum Qualifications:

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

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written are required.

Possess excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills required.

Demonstrated time-management, multi-tasking and tech abilities and required.

Supportive of a diverse and inclusive work environment required.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Knowledge of the Appreciative Advising framework or willingness to learn and implement it.

Salary:

$47,660 per year.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

COECS: Advising

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.

• 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

This position is eligible for flex scheduling under the discretion of the supervisor.

Application Deadline:

2024-07-02

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

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.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.