Senior Academic Advisor – Transfer & Degree in Three

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Senior Academic Program Specialist to manage undergraduate advising, admissions decisions, and degree planning across multiple programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating transfer processes, degree-in-three initiatives, and serving as dean's designee for academic issue resolution. Strong communication and policy interpretation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or HS diploma with 8+ years.
• Strong advising and policy interpretation abilities for undergraduates.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Senior academic advisor for undergraduate programs; approves admissions, withdrawals, and graduation clearances.
• Coordinates transfer student advising, Degree in Three, and honors in the major programs.
• Acts as dean's designee to resolve undergraduate academic issues and grade appeals.
• Liaises with Registrar's Office; drafts explanations and handles administrative paperwork.
• Counsels students daily on program requirements and interprets policies and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral & written communication

Advising

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 8 years experience

Job description

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Senior Academic Program Specialist to manage undergraduate advising, admissions decisions, and degree planning across multiple programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating transfer processes, degree-in-three initiatives, and serving as dean's designee for academic issue resolution. Strong communication and policy interpretation skills are essential.