Academic Advisor I

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Position Summary:

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

The Academic Advisor I position provides a safety net for any student not sure where to go for help. This role provides a comprehensive array of services aimed at aiding students in developing and implementing an appropriate and meaningful education plan.

Summary of Responsibilities

• •Provides academic advising to all first and second-year students, including transfer students at FAU with 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 Admissions Office open houses, University Expos, and other evening and weekend duties requiring a 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.
• •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.
• •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
• •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:

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

• Preferred Qualifications:
• A master's degree in education, Student Affairs/Development, Counselor Education, Psychology, or a related field. One year of experience in advising, counseling, orientation, student services, or related experience at a university is preferred. Graduate internships can be applied toward one-year experience.

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.

Salary:

$55,000 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

University Advising Services

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Mondays - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2026-11-03

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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.