Florida International University - Board of Trustees
Academic Advisor I - College of Business (BBC Campus)
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 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 uses 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.
Responsibilities
Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills.
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.
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 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).
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, student development, student learning, career development, counseling, or a related field and experience in academic advising in a higher education setting.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$41,000 - $44,000
Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to travel locally and nationally.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
Travel to FIU Campus
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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Equal Opportunity Statement FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff… 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 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 uses 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.
Responsibilities
Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills.
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.
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 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).
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, student development, student learning, career development, counseling, or a related field and experience in academic advising in a higher education setting.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$41,000 - $44,000
Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to travel locally and nationally.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
Travel to FIU Campus
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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Equal Opportunity Statement FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff… 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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