Coordinator, Office of Dean of Students

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Office of Dean of Students - Boca Raton, FL.

Responsible to the Assistant Dean of Students. This is a highly administrative position in which the staff member will assist Case Management areas with completing tasks related to the administering of basic needs for students, and the daily operations of the Dean of Students' office. In addition, this position will assist with the case management of students who may be experiencing one or more concerns related to their social, psychological, and/or academic well-being, offering educational outreach.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist with the intake and triage of walk-in, phone, and email students.

• Purchasing and reconciliation for grant and foundation fund distribution.

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of accurate and compliant records related to case management and grant administration.

• Manage a caseload including initial intake, charting of student concerns, referrals, and progress to appropriate basic need resources.

• Manage the Beyond Food Pantry program, including but not limited to process improvement, developing partnerships, and coordinating distribution processes with interns and student workers.

• Assist with front desk tasks and act as backup for admin staff.

• Support programs, events, and traditions for the wider university campus(es), as needed.

• Assist with Orientation events and presentations for prospective and incoming students. 

• May serve on departmental or divisional committees. 

• Designated as an Essential Personnel and will be responsible for assisting with emergency operations, as needed.  

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to further the mission and Strategic goals of Florida Atlantic University, the Division of Student Affairs, and the Dean of Students Office.

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 in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$51,500

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Some nights and weekends required

Application Deadline:

2026-09-25

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.