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, for the College of Science Student Advising Services Office will guide pre-health freshmen and sophomores through academic planning, orientation, and career preparation for health professions. This position will promote student success and timely progress toward graduation.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and advising services to pre-health freshmen and sophomores.

• Provide assistance to freshmen and sophomore students in 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 working collaboratively with other academic services within the university.

• Evaluate student records and record management.

• Perform advising functions within the Student Services Office.

• Assist with student registration, retention, and progress toward graduation.

• Assist with other student services 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Specialization in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs.

Experience with student database software and degree audit software, prior use of Banner/DARS.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills.

Salary:

$55,000.00 per year.

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College or Department:

College of Science

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Occasional weekends as needed for outreach activities.

Application Deadline:

2025-11-24

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 accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.