Florida Gulf Coast University
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor I supporting the Marieb College of Health
& Human Services advises students concerning their academic
plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other
academic activities and career goals, to assist the students in
making decisions concerning personal educational goals leading to
graduation.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Provides commitment to providing guidance in academic and
personal development in a collaborative and mentoring
environment.
Fosters interactions with students in a supportive atmosphere
where students will achieve self-sufficiency while implementing
their educational goals to reach degree completion.
Provides one-on-one, individualized advising and group advising
to students within the College/Unit.
Develops a student education plan for timely graduation.
Selects appropriate courses for upcoming terms.
Reviews program requirements and prerequisites.
Reviews admission requirements for limited and selective access
programs.
Assists students in understanding FGCU advising technology
(Degree Works).
Educates and guides students on how to find FGCU technology
(Gulfline, Canvas, Eagle Mail, and other resources).
Reviews student academic and career goals alignment.
Assists students in understanding academic policies and
procedures (grade forgiveness, withdrawal deadlines, repeat rules,
and other policies).
Prepares individual student materials for Eagle View
Orientation.
Provides advising support for Eagle View Orientation.
Discusses extracurricular activities that foster personal
development.
Informs students about campus resources. Refers to other
departments on campus for resources and/or work with student's
success network members to foster assistance in degree
completion.
Requests course evaluations and entered course exceptions into
system.
Other Duties:
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires a master's degree from an accredited
institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
- Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience delivering student programming (such as workshops
and orientation).
- Experience utilizing data and early-alert systems to identify
and assist students who may be at academic risk.
- Experience delivering advising services and initiatives
tailored to first-year students and students pursuing health
majors.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges
with creativity
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and
holding oneself accountable
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively
across teams
- Knowledge of theoretical models of college student development
and students in transition.
- Knowledge of advising theory and models of development
advising.
- Knowledge of state statutes and rules of higher education
within the state of Florida.
- Possesses Interpersonal skills.
- Skilled in teaching or ability to present material to
audience.
- Coordination, planning, and organization skills.
- Skill and ability to provide attention to detail.
- Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to build positive rapport with a variety of
constituents.
- Ability to learn and use academic advising-related technology,
such as Microsoft Office, Banner, Degree Works, Appointment
Manager, and Florida Shines.
- Ability to learn easily and disseminate detailed
information.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
or in teams.
- Ability to work with complex systems in a fast-paced and
dynamic environment.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptive in a changing
environment.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
Salary Range: $48,000 to $54,000
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/jobs/academic-advisor-i-fort-myers-florida-united-states-9d8238b5-c928-40ea-a0e2-2a3fbfdebb08
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