Florida International University · 18 hours ago
Academic Advisor II - College of Engineering & Computer Science
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $52K/yr
2+ years expFlorida International University is a Top 50 public research university with a diverse student body and a strong commitment to student success. The Academic Advisor II provides confidential academic advising, develops academic plans, and supports retention and graduation initiatives for students in the College of Engineering & Computer Science.
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Responsibilities
Engages in professional development opportunities to further job knowledge and skills
Utilizes technology to manage a caseload of advisees to support student's 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)
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, Readmission, Change of Major, other
Provides general career advising to students to help them plan for employment and/or future education. Helps 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
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 appropriate Academic Coaching Training and utilizes techniques with special populations
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)
Works with at-risk student populations and additional cohort projects
Serves as a mentor for new advisors as needed. Assists in training of new advisors and professional development activities
Assists University, College, and Department administrators on college-wide projects (e.g. 4, 6, and 2-year cohort graduation analysis, transient approvals, post 90 credit changes to program/plan, excess credit petition submission, and approval, PTD approval, etc.)
Helps oversee/approve readmission and change of major requests for specific programs in coordination with Advising Office Director
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years in academic advising or student services experience within higher education; OR a Master's degree
Preferred
Experience in both academic advising and an appropriate academic discipline
Either the academic advisor will have a master's degree in higher education, student development, student learning, career development, counseling, or a related field and experience in the academic discipline; OR the academic advisor will have a master's degree in the academic discipline and experience working in academic advising in a higher education setting
Company
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American metropolitan public research university located in Greater Miami.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.95MKey Investors
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUS Department of EnergyNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-10-20Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Kenneth C. Hall
Senior Vice President of University Advacement and CEO of the FIU Foundation
Pablo Ortiz
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement and Chief Executive Officer of FIU Foundation
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