Academic Advisor 1

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor 1. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Academic Advisor provides comprehensive academic advising and student support services to first- and second-year students, transfer students with fewer than 45 earned credit hours, and all undeclared undergraduate students. This position plays a critical role in promoting student success by assisting students with academic planning, career exploration, major selection, and navigating university resources.

Summary of responsibilities:

• 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 Admission's Office open houses, University Expos, and other evening and weekend duties requiring an 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 with and support undecided students, students in academic difficulty, and students transitioning into their major of choice.

• May teach the SLS freshman transition courses.

• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree in education, Student Affairs/Development, Counselor Education, Psychology, or a closely 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.

Demonstrates proficiency in working with computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel, is required.

The ability to communicate effectively and professionally is required Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising model is strongly preferred.

Salary:

$55,000.00 Annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP).

College or Department:

Undergraduate Studies: First Year Experience.

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday and Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Some evenings, weekends, and virtual hours as needed.

Application Deadline:

2026-06-30

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.