Academic Advisor II (Honors College)

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University (FIU) in Miami seeks an experienced academic advisor for the Honors College. You will provide confidential advising to undergrad students, develop academic plans, and support retention and graduation initiatives using high-tech and high-touch methods.

You will respond promptly to inquiries, guide students in resources and policies, and collaborate with faculty and campus partners to create engaging opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Two years in academic advising or student services in higher education; OR a Master's degree.
• Experience with advising techniques and high-tech/high-touch case management.
• Familiarity with the State of Florida University System.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential academic advising to a caseload of Honors College undergraduates.
• Develop and monitor academic plans to aid timely graduation.
• Respond to student messages within 2 business days.
• Educate advisees on resources and policies and how to use tools.
• Coordinate engagement opportunities with campus partners and faculty.
• Oversee academic standing and interventions for students in trouble.

Skills

Academic advising

Coaching

Student success

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

EAB

Handshake

Major Maps

PDA

Career & Talent Development

Job description

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 various advising and coaching techniques to provide confidential academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate Honors College 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.

• Utilizes advising techniques and technology to manage a caseload of advisees. Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills.
• 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 and coordinates career development and readiness initiatives with campus partners.
• Works with program faculty, career professionals, and Center for Student Engagement to develop engagement opportunities for students and educates advisees on potential engagement opportunities and other high-impact practices available to them.
• 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 campus 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.
• Oversees academic standing process for the Honors College. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying, notifying, and monitoring students who are on warning, probation, or dismissal. In addition, coordinate interventions with advisors for students who are not in good academic standing (e.g., advising appointments and progress reports) and develop semesterly reports detailing student progress.
• 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).
• Serves as a mentor for new advisors.
• Supervises practicum students as needed.
• 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 approvals, etc.).
• Completes Academic Coaching Training and utilizes techniques with special populations.
• Completes Academic Coaching Training and utilizes techniques with special populations. Coordinates special projects for the team (e.g., coordinates distribution and completion of Excess Credit Surcharge list as well as First-Year Orientations and New Student Workshops).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years in academic advising or student services experience within higher education; OR a Master's degree.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in collegiate academic advising and familiarity with the State of Florida University System.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $50,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

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/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affiliated Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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