Academic Advisor

Eastern Florida State College; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Florida State College seeks a full-time Academic Advisor on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida. The role guides students from inquiry through program completion, creates academic plans, and provides registration guidance.

You will monitor progress, support retention initiatives, coordinate resources, and respond to student needs with strong customer service in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year of experience in advising, admissions, teaching, guidance/career counseling, customer service, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of technology used in higher education.
• Ability to function in a high-volume environment with multitasking and prioritization.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Successful completion of fingerprinting (fee paid by candidate).
• Understands Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts may be required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Guide students from inquiry through program completion and secure active enrollment.
• Create academic plans, provide registration guidance, course selection and scheduling, monitor progress.
• Support retention initiatives and coordinate resources to assist student success.”],
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Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Timeliness

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Office Of Human Resources

Position Title Academic Advisor - Advisement, Melbourne

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Academic Advisor on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida.

Salary & Benefit

The annual salary is $36,916.00. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Position Concept

Committed to guiding students from inquiry through program completion to secure the active enrollment of assigned students. Supports students by creating academic plans, providing registration guidance, course selection and scheduling, monitoring progress, supporting retention initiatives, conducting outreach, furnishing EFSC upper division and transfer information, providing and coordinating resources, eliminating barriers, and utilizing other advising tools and techniques to ensure student success.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year experience in advising, admissions, teaching, guidance/career counseling, customer service, or relevant related field.
• Basic knowledge of technology used in higher education.
• Ability to function in a high-volume environment that requires frequent multitasking and prioritization.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Completes all assignments on timely and accurate basis.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.
• Works inside in an office environment.
• Ability to work evening & weekend hours as needed.
• This is a shift position and may require a morning-afternoon and/or an afternoon-evening shift.

Notes

Applications will be accepted until filled; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Nondiscrimination Statement: Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age,race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Accreditation Statement

Accreditation Statement: Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and associate degrees,as well as specialized certificate programs. Questions about the accreditation of Eastern Florida State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesat 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on the SACSCOC's website.