Academic Advisor 1
Boca Raton, FL - USA
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I Boca Raton FL.
The College of Science Student Advising Services Office is responsible for providing general advising services.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Provide guidance and advising services to pre-health freshmen and sophomores.
Provide assistance to freshmen and sophomore students at the beginning of their acceptance to FAU in planning for the Health Professions field and career.
Coordinate the orientation and advising for freshmen and sophomore pre-health professional students and work collaboratively with other academic services within the university.
Evaluate student records and record management.
Perform all advising functions within the Student Services Office.
Assist with student registration retention and progress toward graduation.
Assist with other student services duties as assigned.
Performs 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.Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel.
Excellent customer service organizational and time management skills.
Specialization in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs.
Experience with student database software and degree audit software prior use of Banner/DARS.
Salary:
$55000 per year.College or Department:
COS: Pre-Health AdvisingLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends for outreach activities as needed.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.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 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
About Company
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a student-centered public research university committed to empowering students who want to make a difference.