Academic Advisor I - College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Job Summary Provides confidential academic advising to ensure students receive the individual attention they need to succeed before entering a program. Develops and monitors academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and support the University’s retention and graduation initiatives. Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills. Utilizes technology to manage a caseload of advisees to support student identification of appropriate major and their retention and on-time graduation in their identified major. Responds to student messages, inquiries, and requests in a timely manner. Provides academic advising and guidance to prospective FIU students (both on campus and at prospective student events that occur off‑campus) and current students who are considering a change of major. Educates advisees on how to access resources and technological tools (including Career and Talent Development, Center for Academic Success, PDA, Major Maps, EAB, and Handshake). Educates advisees on relevant policies and procedures (e.g., Excess Credit Surcharge, NC grades, Academic Salvage/Amnesty). Provides general career advising to students to help them plan for employment and/or future education and helps facilitate career readiness through appropriate referral to resources and coordinates career development and related initiatives with campus partners. Conducts targeted outreach campaigns to improve retention and graduation rates. Acts as a student advocate, identifying potential roadblocks to success and escalating those roadblocks for resolution. Works with program faculty, career professionals, and the Center for Student Engagement to develop engagement opportunities for students and educates advisees on potential engagement opportunities and other high‑impact practices available to them. Completes appropriate Academic Coaching Training and utilizes techniques with special populations. Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Athletic Academic Advisor. Reports known violations or concerns to the Chief Athletic Compliance Officer. Serves as Athletic Liaison and handles all advisement activities for student‑athletes, including processing mid‑term and annual NCAA Progress Toward Degree forms. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Desired Qualifications Experience working in higher education. Job Category Administrative Advertised Salary $41,000 - $45,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check Other Information Ability to work evenings and weekends. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Ability to travel locally. Florida International University is a State University System of Florida member, equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Should you need an ADA accommodation, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida International University