Florida International University
Academic Advisor I - College of Engineering and Computing
Florida International University, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Academic Advisor I - College of Engineering and Computing
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Academic Advisor I - College of Engineering and Computing
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Florida International University
Job Summary Utilizes appreciative advising and coaching techniques to provide confidential academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate students. Ensures that students receive the individual attention they need to navigate their academic programs by using a high-tech and high-touch approach to case management. Develops and monitors academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and support the university's retention and graduation initiatives.
Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills.
Utilizes technology to manage a caseload of advisees to support students identification of an appropriate major and their retention and on-time graduation in the identified major.
Responds to student messages, inquiries and requests in a timely manner (within 2 business days)
Provides academic advising and guidance to prospective FIU students (both on campus and at prospective student events that occur off-campus) and current students who are considering change of major.
Educates advisees on relevant policies and procedures (e.g. Excess Credit Surcharge, NC grades, Academic Salvage/Amnesty).
Educates advisees on how to access resources and technological tools (including but not limited to career and talent development, Center for academic success, PDA, Major Maps, EAB, Handshake).
Provides general career advising to students to help them plan for employment and/or future education and help facilitate career-readiness through appropriate referral to available resources.
Conducts targeted outreach campaigns to improve retention and graduation rates.
Acts as a student advocate, identifying potential roadblocks to success and escalating those roadblocks for resolution.
Works with program faculty, career professionals, and Center for Student Engagement to stay up-to-date on engagement opportunities for students and educates advisees on potential engagement opportunities and other high-impact practices available to them.
Completes appropriate Academic Coaching Training and utilizes techniques with special populations.
Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and college/department regulations, rules, and policies pertaining to the current position. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to direct supervisor or to the Athletics Compliance Office. May serve as an advisor for student-athletes. This may include processing mid -term and annual NCAA Progress Toward Degree forms (if questions arise related to Panther Degree Audit).
Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications Master degree in Higher Education, student development, student learning, career development, counseling, or a related field and experience in the academic discipline; or the academic advisor will have a Master degree int he academic discipline and experience working in academic advising in a higher education setting.
Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Travel to FIU Campus
Ability to travel locally
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
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Academic Advisor I - College of Engineering and Computing
role at
Florida International University
Job Summary Utilizes appreciative advising and coaching techniques to provide confidential academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate students. Ensures that students receive the individual attention they need to navigate their academic programs by using a high-tech and high-touch approach to case management. Develops and monitors academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and support the university's retention and graduation initiatives.
Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills.
Utilizes technology to manage a caseload of advisees to support students identification of an appropriate major and their retention and on-time graduation in the identified major.
Responds to student messages, inquiries and requests in a timely manner (within 2 business days)
Provides academic advising and guidance to prospective FIU students (both on campus and at prospective student events that occur off-campus) and current students who are considering change of major.
Educates advisees on relevant policies and procedures (e.g. Excess Credit Surcharge, NC grades, Academic Salvage/Amnesty).
Educates advisees on how to access resources and technological tools (including but not limited to career and talent development, Center for academic success, PDA, Major Maps, EAB, Handshake).
Provides general career advising to students to help them plan for employment and/or future education and help facilitate career-readiness through appropriate referral to available resources.
Conducts targeted outreach campaigns to improve retention and graduation rates.
Acts as a student advocate, identifying potential roadblocks to success and escalating those roadblocks for resolution.
Works with program faculty, career professionals, and Center for Student Engagement to stay up-to-date on engagement opportunities for students and educates advisees on potential engagement opportunities and other high-impact practices available to them.
Completes appropriate Academic Coaching Training and utilizes techniques with special populations.
Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and college/department regulations, rules, and policies pertaining to the current position. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to direct supervisor or to the Athletics Compliance Office. May serve as an advisor for student-athletes. This may include processing mid -term and annual NCAA Progress Toward Degree forms (if questions arise related to Panther Degree Audit).
Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications Master degree in Higher Education, student development, student learning, career development, counseling, or a related field and experience in the academic discipline; or the academic advisor will have a Master degree int he academic discipline and experience working in academic advising in a higher education setting.
Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Travel to FIU Campus
Ability to travel locally
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
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