Graduate Academic Advisor I
Florida Atlantic University
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Position Summary:
The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Graduate Academic Advisor - Boca Raton, FL.
The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States with more than 8,000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many online, executive, and certificate programs. For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu.
The Graduate Academic Advisor will provide specialized academic advising services to graduate business students and assist with recruitment efforts for the traditional graduate programs. The advisor will deliver tailored academic guidance and assist students in the development of an education plan, including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational and professional goals.
Individualized Academic Advising:
Maintains up-to-date knowledge about the College’s programs, requirements, and admission.
Advises students about the courses and requirements for each traditional degree program.
Oversees and recruits for our College of Business Ambassador program.
Provides direct support to Assistant Director and Assistant Dean.
Assists Assistant Director with admission reviews and decisions.
Promotes, recruits, and responds to inquiries to gain prospective students’ interests in traditional graduate programs.
Participates in student recruitment and onboarding activities for on and off campus events, including campus visits, college fairs, informational sessions, and classroom visits.
Informs students about alternatives, limitations, and possible consequences of academic decisions (e.g. adding, dropping, withdrawing, change of major, attempts).
Educates students about course planning and registration processes and refers to available resources to meet individual needs including career and personal development.
Makes appropriate referrals to students perceived as at-risk, needs to be put on Academic Progression Plan, and acts as an advocate as appropriate.
Develops and maintains operating procedures that minimize the likelihood and impact of errors.
Monitors student academic plans to provide timely, proactive outreach to ensure degree progress and timely graduation using defined learning outcomes.
Monitor admissions statuses to provide decisions and communication to prospective students.
Reinforces and supports student degree progress, academic success, and retention, in alignment with university strategic goals and initiatives.
Participates in individual and team professional development and remains current with technology used to provide advising services.
Performs other job-related duties as required to support the academic mission of the college.
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).
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 requiredPreferred Qualification and Skills
Higher education experience within admissions or academic advising
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students
A track record of successfully navigating professional environments
Exceptional organizational skills
Salary:
$55,000 per year.College or Department:
COB: Student Academic Services AdministrationLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, occasional nights and weekends as required.Application Deadline:
2026-03-04Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Cover Letter
Resume
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.