Florida International University - Board of Trustees
Academic Advisor II (College of Communication, Architecture and The Arts)
Florida International University - Board of Trustees, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
About FIU
Florida International University 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 the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary Provides confidential academic advising to ensure that students receive the individual attention they need to succeed before entering a program. Leads the development and monitoring of academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and supports the University's retention and graduation initiatives.
Responsibilities
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.
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 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).
Educates advisees on relevant policies and procedures (e.g. Excess Credit Surcharge, NC grades, Academic Salvage/Amnesty).
Responds to student messages, inquiries and requests in a timely manner (within 2 business days).
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.
Completes enrollment-related training and utilizes quick enroll and block enroll to facilitate the manual enrollment for some courses.
Works with Department Chair/School Director to generate reports, analyze data, and provide recommendations for student admissions and course scheduling.
Conducts targeted outreach that includes group advising and 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 other University partners 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).
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 approval, career transitions, enrollment, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree and 1 year of experience in academic advising or student services experience within higher education; OR Bachelor's degree and 3 years in academic advising or student services experience within higher education.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in Higher Education setting and/or academic advising is required.
Degree and/or experience in arts or related field.
Job Category Administrative
Advertised Salary $50,000 - $52,000
Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to travel locally.
How To Apply Eligible applicants should submit an online application containing a resume, cover letter (combined into a single attachment), and any additional required documents in Microsoft Word or PDF format. After creating or logging into a user account, track your application status through “My Applications.” The posting will close at 12:00 am on the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice In compliance with the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act
the University Police Department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
Pay Transparency Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information of other employees cannot disclose it unless required by law or a formal internal investigation.
Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affidative Action Employer FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affidative 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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Job Summary Provides confidential academic advising to ensure that students receive the individual attention they need to succeed before entering a program. Leads the development and monitoring of academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and supports the University's retention and graduation initiatives.
Responsibilities
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.
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 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).
Educates advisees on relevant policies and procedures (e.g. Excess Credit Surcharge, NC grades, Academic Salvage/Amnesty).
Responds to student messages, inquiries and requests in a timely manner (within 2 business days).
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.
Completes enrollment-related training and utilizes quick enroll and block enroll to facilitate the manual enrollment for some courses.
Works with Department Chair/School Director to generate reports, analyze data, and provide recommendations for student admissions and course scheduling.
Conducts targeted outreach that includes group advising and 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 other University partners 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).
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 approval, career transitions, enrollment, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree and 1 year of experience in academic advising or student services experience within higher education; OR Bachelor's degree and 3 years in academic advising or student services experience within higher education.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in Higher Education setting and/or academic advising is required.
Degree and/or experience in arts or related field.
Job Category Administrative
Advertised Salary $50,000 - $52,000
Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to travel locally.
How To Apply Eligible applicants should submit an online application containing a resume, cover letter (combined into a single attachment), and any additional required documents in Microsoft Word or PDF format. After creating or logging into a user account, track your application status through “My Applications.” The posting will close at 12:00 am on the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice In compliance with the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act
the University Police Department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
Pay Transparency Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information of other employees cannot disclose it unless required by law or a formal internal investigation.
Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affidative Action Employer FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affidative 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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