Academic Advisor III - College of Public Health and Social Work

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About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

 

Utilizes appreciative advising and coaching techniques to provide confidential academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate students. Ensures that students receive the individual attention they need to navigate their academic programs by using high-tech and high-touch approach to case management. Develops and monitors academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and support the university's retention and graduation initiatives. Has the skills to work with at-risk populations and provide leadership and guidance to other advisors.

• Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills.
• Works with program faculty, career professionals, and Center for Student Engagement to stay up-to-date on engagement opportunities for students and educates advisees on potential engagement opportunities and other high-impact practices available to them.

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About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

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Utilizes appreciative advising and coaching techniques to provide confidential academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate students. Ensures that students receive the individual attention they need to navigate their academic programs by using high-tech and high-touch approach to case management. Develops and monitors academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and support the university's retention and graduation initiatives. Has the skills to work with at-risk populations and provide leadership and guidance to other advisors.

• Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills.
• Works with program faculty, career professionals, and Center for Student Engagement to stay up-to-date on engagement opportunities for students and educates advisees on potential engagement opportunities and other high-impact practices available to them.
• Completes 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 any known NCAA violations or concerns to Chief Athletic Compliance Officer. Servces as Academic Athletic Liaison and handles all advertisement activities for student athletes.  This includes processing mid-term and annual NCAA Progress Toward Degree forms (if questions arise related to Panther Degree Audit).
• Works with at-risk student populations and additional cohort projects.
• Serves as a mentor for new advisors.
• Assists in training of new advisors and professional development activities.
• Supervises practicum students.
• With department and college administrators, coordinates curriculum/requirement updates for PDAs, major maps, transfer guides, etc. and assists administrators with college-wide projects (e.g. transient approvals, post 90 credit changes to program/plan, excess credit petitions, PTD approval, etc.)
• Utilizes technology to manage a caseload of advisees to support students; identification of an appropriate major and their retention and on-tie graduation in the identified major.
• Responds to student messages, inquiries and requests in a timely manner (within two business days).
• 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 change of major.
• Educates advisees on how to access resources and technological tools (including but not limited to Career and talent Development, Center for Academic Success, PDA, Major Maps, EAB, 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 help facilitate career-readiness through appropriate referral to available resources and coordinates career development and readiness 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Coordinates university-wide special projects for the team (e.g. coordinates distribution and completion of Excess Credit Surcharge list; coordinates orientations for the team).
• Coordinates/plans departmental training for advisors and assists in training of new advisors and professional development activities.
• Serves as redirection specialist for students who are not making progress towards degree.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Master's degree and 2 years of experience in academic advising or student services experience within higher education; OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years in academic advising or student services experience within higher education.

Desired Qualifications

 

• Master's degree preferred.
• Education and experience in both academic advising and an appropriate academic discipline.
• Master's degree in higher education, student development, student learning, career development, counseling, or a related field and experience in the academic discipline; OR a Master's degree in the academic discipline and experience working in academic advising in a higher education setting.
• Background in Dietetics & Nutrition preferred.

 

Job Category

 

Administrative

Advertised Salary

 

$54,000

 

Work Schedule

 

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

 

Criminal Background Check

Other Information

 

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

 

How To Apply

 

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

 

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

 

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

 

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

_ FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. _

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