Academic Advisor I (School of International &… at Florida… · Miami

Summary: Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with a focus on student success and community engagement. The Academic Advisor I will provide confidential academic advising to undergraduate students, ensuring they receive personalized attention to navigate their academic programs and achieve timely graduation. Responsibilities: - Utilizes technology to manage a caseload of advisees to support students' identification of an appropriate major and their retention and on-time graduation in the identified major - Responds to student messages, inquiries and requests in a timely manner (within 2 business days) - Acts as a student advocate, identifying potential roadblocks to success and escalating those roadblocks for resolution - Conducts targeted outreach campaigns to improve retention and graduation rates - 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, HighPoint, Handshake) - Educates advisees on relevant policies and procedures (e.g. Excess Credit Surcharge, NC grades, Academic Salvage/Amnesty) - Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills - Completes appropriate Academic Coaching Training and utilizes techniques with special populations - 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 - 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 - Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and college/department regulations, rules, and policies pertaining to the current position. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to direct supervisor or to the Athletics Compliance Office. May serve as an advisor for student-athletes. This may include processing mid -term and annual NCAA Progress Toward Degree forms (if questions arise related to Panther Degree Audit) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - Ability to work flexible hours as needed - Ability to travel locally - Criminal Background Check Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in higher education, student development, student learning, career development, counseling, or a related field - Experience in the academic discipline - Experience in academic advising in a higher education setting Required Skills: Appreciative Advising, Academic Advising, Coaching Techniques, Case Management, Student Retention Strategies, Career Advising, Academic Policy Knowledge, Use of Career and Talent Development Tools, Use of Center for Academic Success Tools, Use of PDA, Use of Major Maps, Use of HighPoint, Use of Handshake, NCAA Progress Toward Degree Forms, Student Advocacy, Timely Communication, Professional Development Engagement Benefits: Ability to work flexible hours as needed., Ability to travel locally.