Senior Academic Advisor & Programs Specialist

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Senior Academic Program Specialist in Tallahassee to advise upper-division students and coordinate transfer mappings. You will serve as a Dean’s designee, guiding admissions actions, major changes, and graduation checks, ensuring academic progress and compliance with university policies.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and instructional experience or familiarity with student advising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with four years of related experience or a high school diploma with eight years of experience.
• Experience substituting education for experience at an equivalent rate.
• Experience in academic advising or higher education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for upper-division students in the college.
• Serve as mapping coordinator and contact for transfer students.
• Advise on university and degree requirements and processes.
• Approve admissions changes, degree changes, and graduation checks.

Skills

Academic advising

Transfer mapping

Student guidance

University requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Florida State University is seeking a Senior Academic Program Specialist in Tallahassee to advise upper-division students and coordinate transfer mappings. You will serve as a Dean’s designee, guiding admissions actions, major changes, and graduation checks, ensuring academic progress and compliance with university policies.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and instructional experience or familiarity with student advising.