Academic Advisor l

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I – Boca Raton, FL.

The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters seeks a student-centered Academic Advisor I to provide holistic academic advising and support undergraduate students. This role focuses on guiding students through academic decision-making, promoting student success and timely degree completion, and fostering independence through developmental advising practices. The advisor will collaborate with colleagues, faculty, and campus partners while contributing to retention and engagement initiatives.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provides accurate and holistic advisement to students majoring in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
• Utilizes existing tools and resources effectively.
• Assists students with decision-making, problem-solving, goal-setting/attainment strategies, and makes appropriate recommendations and/or referrals.
• Facilitates student independence and learning via the advisement relationship and interactions, based on understanding and application of academic advising practices, theoretical frameworks, and student development theory.
• Communicates and works effectively with Student Academic Services colleagues; makes positive and constructive contributions to foster a collegial team environment.
• Creates and maintains academic and electronic records for students/advisers.
• Tracks student progress and assists with outreach/retention efforts.
• Collaborates with other student-centered offices across the University to facilitate student success and completion.
• Communicates with College faculty and leadership as appropriate.
• Participates in University-led student recruitment and orientation activities as well as College-specific events to increase student engagement and retention.
• Takes initiative to engage in professional development and learning opportunities specific to the advising field.
• Perform other job-related 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).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.

Salary:

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

College or Department:

Arts & Letters: Academic Advising

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2026-08-05

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
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.