Academic Advisor III

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton is seeking an Academic Advisor III to support admissions, onboarding, advising, and student success within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

This role provides specialized advising to prospective and current nursing students and coordinates recruitment events. You will manage applicant files, onboarding steps, transcripts, and compliance, while collaborating with faculty and staff to enhance enrollment and retention.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution and five years of advising or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized advising for the nursing program to improve retention and timely graduation.
• Manages admissions, onboarding, and compliance materials for matriculation readiness.
• Coordinates undergraduate recruitment events and information sessions.
• Maintains progression tracking systems and reports for the BSN program.

Skills

Advising experience

Communication skills

Data management

Student success focus

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Navigate

NursingCAS

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor III- Raton, FL. The Academic Advisor III role will support admissions, recruitment, onboarding, advising, and student success initiatives within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. This position serves as a primary resource for prospective and current nursing students, providing specialized advising, managing admissions and onboarding processes, coordinating recruitment and engagement events, and supporting student progression from inquiry through graduation. The Academic Advisor III collaborates with faculty, staff, and university partners to enhance enrollment, retention, and student success while ensuring compliance with program and university requirements. The ideal candidate is a highly organized professional with strong communication, advising, and data management skills who is committed to fostering student achievement and belonging.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Admissions & Recruitment: Host and facilitate information sessions for the Prelicensure track, counseling prospective students and families on entry requirements and program expectations. Manage and present College of Nursing information at University Orientation sessions to ensure incoming students understand program expectations and institutional processes. Provide high-level logistical coordination for university undergraduate recruitment events, including Choose FAU, Discovery FAU, and Explore FAU. Manages undergraduate recruitment initiatives by preparing and updating presentation materials and ensuring College marketing resources are available for all events.
• Onboarding & Student Transition: Evaluates applicant files within NursingCAS and university systems for multiple program tracks to ensure program-specific admissions compliance. Initiates onboarding for admitted students, including background check processes and enrollment transition steps. Verifies final transcripts, required documentation, and compliance materials for matriculation readiness. Support undergraduate recruitment initiatives by preparing and updating presentation materials and ensuring College marketing resources are available for all events. Provides high-level administrative leadership for applicant interview coordination, including scheduling, faculty collaboration, and interview preparation.
• Specialized Advising & Student Success: Provides specialized advising for the nursing program, applying advising/student development theory and evidence-informed practices to improve retention, progression, and timely graduation. Collects, organizes, and summarizes data related to applicants, students, and graduates of the BSN program and reports this information to the director of student services and administration.
• Volunteer Coordination & Student Engagement (Noble Hours). Manages student engagement and volunteer initiatives that strengthen the community and belonging.
• Data Management, Reporting, and Degree Progression Systems Support: Maintains detailed progression tracking systems, advising databases, and compliance reports for multiple nursing pathways. Provides leadership in advising resource development and implementation of best practices in pre-licensure student success. Maintains databases and reports to build a pipeline of prospective students, engaging with them from initial contact to enrollment. Prepares and schedules events for the programs.
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day.
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
• For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of advising or appropriate experience required.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive Skills in Banner and Navigate.
• Strong knowledge of student registration processes in Banner.
• Familiarity with the Nursing program and NursingCAS.
• Capable of supporting a broad range of operational functions, including admissions, recruitment, onboarding, advising, volunteer coordination, progression, and student success, simultaneously.

Salary: $62,000 - $64,000 annually.

College or Department: CON: Student Services - Advisors

Location: Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline: 2026-08-17

Special Instructions

• APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter
• OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
• PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations

• REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail].

University Overview

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

EEO Statement

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail].