Academic Advisor l
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Job Location:
Boca Raton, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I - Boca Raton FL.
The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters is seeking a dedicated Academic Advisor I to provide accurate guidance to our students. This role supports student success through personalized advisement goal-setting strategies and collaborative engagement with faculty and campus partners. If you are passionate about fostering student development and helping learners achieve their academic and career goals we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Provides accurate and holistic advisement to students majoring in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
Utilizes existing tools and resources effectively.
Assists students with decision-making problem-solving goal-setting/attainment strategies and makes appropriate recommendations and/or referrals.
Facilitates student independence and learning via the advisement relationship and interactions based on understanding and application of academic advising practices theoretical frameworks and student development theory.
Communicates and works effectively with Student Academic Services colleagues; makes positive and constructive contributions to foster a collegial team environment.
Creates and maintains academic and electronic records for students/advisers.
Tracks student progress and assist with outreach/retention efforts.
Collaborates with other student-centered offices across the University to facilitate student success and completion.
Communicates with College faculty and leadership as appropriate.
Participates in University-led student recruitment and orientation activities as well as College-specific events to increase student engagement and retention.
Takes initiative to engage in professional development and learning opportunities specific to the advising field.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has itsperks! 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 employeesPublic 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 (atPresidentsdiscretion).
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuitionassistanceafter 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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Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.Salary:
$55000 per year.College or Department:
A&L: Academic AdvisingLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evenings and weekends as needed.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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- Data Collection
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- Academic Advising
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- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a student-centered public research university committed to empowering students who want to make a difference.
