Academic Advisor l

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.

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.
• Affords students with decision-making, problem-solving, goal-setting/attainment strategies, and makes appropriate recommendations and/or referrals.
• Fosters 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits And Perks

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical, 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.
• 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.

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