First-Year Student Academic Success Coordinator

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a First-Year Student Academic Success Coordinator - Boca Raton, FL.

The First-Year Student Academic Success Coordinator plays a key role in advancing first-year student engagement with academic support resources offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning. Reporting to the Associate Director of CLASS and eSuccess, the Coordinator leads innovative outreach efforts, facilitates high-impact presentations, and supports early-alert campaigns to promote successful transitions and sustained academic achievement.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Lead highly engaging presentations at new student orientation events and tabling stations at open houses and other events attended by first-year students.

• Coordinate the representation of the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) through in-class presentations, center tours, and college or departmental events.

• Implement semesterly special projects to increase the number of first-year students using the learning center's support services.

• Support early alert and midterm student success campaigns, including participation in call campaigns and other time-sensitive interventions.

• Advocate for first-year student representation in strategic planning, assessment, and reporting. 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of organizational objectives.

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).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, engaging presentation skills

Ability to independently coordinate outreach events and engage with students in varied venues

Significant student work experience at an accredited college or university that involved a high level of engagement with students.

Salary:

$52,500 annually.

College or Department:

Undergrad Studies: CLASS - Online Academic Support

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Occasional nights and weekends across FAU campuses.

Application Deadline:

2026-03-23

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.