Academic Advising I

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking two Academic Advisors I - Boca Raton, FL.

FAU is hiring two Academic Advisor I team members to support first- and second-year students as they explore majors, navigate academic requirements, and build strong academic and career plans. Advisors will clear registration holds, respond to student inquiries, assist with campus events, and serve as liaisons to partner colleges. Occasional evening and virtual hours are required.

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 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.

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/Skills:

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.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.

Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising model is strongly preferred.

Salary:

$55,000 annually.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Undergraduate Studies

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., some evenings, weekends, and virtual hours as needed.

Must be willing to work from the FAU Boca campus, as this position is not remote.

Application Deadline:

2026-03-12

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.