Academic Advisor II (Honors College)

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking an experienced academic advisor for the Honors College at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

You will manage a caseload of undergraduate students using high-tech and high-touch approaches to support timely graduation and retention efforts. Responsibilities include advising on policies and options, guiding students at events, and coordinating with faculty and campus partners to provide engaging opportunities and targeted outreach for improved graduation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responds to student messages, inquiries and requests in a timely manner (within 2 business days).
• Provides academic advising and guidance to prospective FIU students and current students exploring changes of major.
• Educates advisees on resources and tools (Career and Talent Development, Center for Academic Success, PDA, Major Maps, EAB, Handshake).
• Provides general career advising to students to plan employment or further education and coordinate readiness initiatives with campus partners.

Skills

Academic advising

Student services

Coaching techniques

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Opening ID:

537998

Location:

Modesto A. Maidique Campus

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Review Date:

08/14/2026

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

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

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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

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