Academic Advisor II (Honors College)

Florida International University (FIU) is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in Miami, FIU offers over 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields, including National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Genius Fellows. As a Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health, and technology and innovation.

About the Role

Utilizes various advising and coaching techniques to provide confidential academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate Honors College students. Ensures students receive individualized attention to navigate their academic programs using a high-tech and high-touch approach to case management. Develops and monitors academic plans to support timely graduation and the University's retention and graduation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of advisees using advising techniques and technology.
• Responds to student messages, inquiries, and requests within 2 business days.
• Provides academic advising and guidance to prospective FIU students (on-campus and at off-campus events) and current students considering a change of major.
• Educates advisees on accessing resources and technological tools (e.g., Career and Talent Development, Center for Academic Success, PDA, Major Maps, EAB, Handshake).
• Informs advisees about relevant policies and procedures (e.g., Excess Credit Surcharge, NC grades, Academic Salvage/Amnesty).
• Provides general career advising to help students plan for employment or future education and facilitates career-readiness through referrals to available resources.
• Coordinates with program faculty, career professionals, and the Center for Student Engagement to develop engagement opportunities for students.
• Conducts targeted outreach campaigns to improve retention and graduation rates.
• Acts as a student advocate by identifying potential roadblocks to success and escalating them for resolution.
• Oversees the academic standing process for the Honors College, including identifying, notifying, and monitoring students on warning, probation, or dismissal.
• Coordinates interventions for students not in good academic standing (e.g., advising appointments and progress reports) and develops semesterly reports detailing student progress.
• Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and college/department regulations, rules, and policies.
• Reports known NCAA violations or concerns to a direct supervisor or the Athletics Compliance Office.
• May serve as an advisor for student-athletes, including processing mid-term and annual NCAA Progress Toward Degree forms.
• Serves as a mentor for new advisors and supervises practicum students as needed.
• Works with at-risk student populations and additional cohort projects.
• Assists administrators with college-wide projects (e.g., transient approvals, post-90 credit changes to program/plan, excess credit petitions, PTD approvals).
• Completes Academic Coaching Training and applies techniques with special populations.
• Coordinates special projects for the team (e.g., distribution and completion of Excess Credit Surcharge lists, First-Year Orientations, and New Student Workshops).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in academic advising or student services within higher education; OR a Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collegiate academic advising and familiarity with the State of Florida University System.

Benefits

• Advertised salary of $50,000.

Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Working Conditions

• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer.