Academic Success Advisor I: Retention & Graduation

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University seeks an Academic Advisor to provide confidential academic guidance to students, helping them create and follow personalized plans to graduate on time. The role involves advising both on-campus and prospective students, utilizing university resources, and supporting retention efforts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a regular 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, with a salary of $41,000–$45,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides confidential academic advising to ensure students receive individual attention to succeed before entering a program.
• Develops and monitors academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and supports retention initiatives.
• Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills.
• Uses technology to manage a caseload of advisees to aid in identifying a major and plan graduation.
• Responds to student messages and inquiries in a timely manner (within 2 business days).
• Educates advisees on resources and tools (e.g., Career and Talent Development, Center for Academic Success, PDA, Major Maps, EAB, Handshake).
• Provides general career advising to students and facilitates referrals to resources for career-readiness.
• Conducts outreach campaigns to improve retention and graduation rates.
• Acts as a student advocate and escalates roadblocks for resolution.

Skills

Academic advising

Student communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Florida International University seeks an Academic Advisor to provide confidential academic guidance to students, helping them create and follow personalized plans to graduate on time. The role involves advising both on-campus and prospective students, utilizing university resources, and supporting retention efforts.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a regular 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, with a salary of $41,000–$45,000 annually.