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).

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.

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.