Undergraduate Academic Advisor I-1
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Job Location:
Boca Raton, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Summary:
The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I - Boca Raton FL.
The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States with more than 8000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering ofdegree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many onlineexecutive and certificate programs. For more information about the FAU College of Business please visit.
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.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Maintains up-to-date knowledge about the Colleges programs and requirements.
Advises students about the courses and requirements for degree programs and/or transfer requirements for a particular program of study.
Informs students about alternatives limitations and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g. adding dropping withdrawing changing of major attempts).
Educates students about course planning and registration processes and refers to available resources to meet individual needs including career and personal development.
Makes appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk and acts as an advocate as appropriate.
Develops and maintains operating procedures that minimize the likelihood and impact of errors.
Monitors student academic plans to provide timely proactive outreach to ensure degree progress and timely graduation using defined learning outcomes.
Reinforces and supports student degree progress academic success and retention in alignment with the universitys strategic goals and initiatives.
Participates in student recruitment and onboarding activities for on- and off-campus events and assists with orientation programs.
Participates in individual and team professional development and remains current with technology used to provide advising services.
Performs other job-related duties as required to support the academic mission of the college.
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.
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 Presidents discretion).
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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Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization is required.Preferred Qualifications:
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
Salary:
$55000 per year.College or Department:
COB: Student Academic Services Undergraduate DivisionLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday to Friday 8 to 5 occasional weeknights/weekends as required.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Cover Letter
Resume
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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- Teaching
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- 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.
