Student Success & Advising Specialist

Florida State University; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University Panama City, within the Chapman Center for Student Success and Advising, seeks an academic advisor for undergraduate students. The role emphasizes proactive advising, policy interpretation, and collaboration with faculty and staff to deliver student-centered guidance.

You will work with mapping coordinators and admissions to support retention, transfer and timely degree completion, including enrollment assistance for on‑campus and distance learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with relevant experience in academic advising or higher education.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with students and staff.
• Experience with student data systems and enrollment management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Advise undergraduate students on academic schedules aligned with educational goals.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to deliver effective advising within guidelines.
• Coordinate with mapping coordinators to evaluate major requirements and support retention.
• Assist admissions staff with transfer and first-year student advising and events.
• Collect and report data on advising and student success initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

OneDrive

Microsoft Teams

Adobe PDF

Data analysis

Student data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EAB Campus Connect

PeopleSoft Student Central

Job description

Florida State University Panama City, within the Chapman Center for Student Success and Advising, seeks an academic advisor for undergraduate students. The role emphasizes proactive advising, policy interpretation, and collaboration with faculty and staff to deliver student-centered guidance.

You will work with mapping coordinators and admissions to support retention, transfer and timely degree completion, including enrollment assistance for on‑campus and distance learners.