$58,000 – $58,000Full TimeEN
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor II – Boca Raton, FL.
The Academic Advisor II supports student-athletes by providing comprehensive academic advising and coordinating academic support services in alignment with NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements. This role partners closely with coaches, faculty, and campus stakeholders to promote eligibility, academic progress, and timely graduation while fostering personal accountability and career readiness. The Advisor also serves as a liaison between the Student-Athlete Success Center and academic departments to advance student success initiatives.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Responsible to the Director or an Associate Director of the Student-Athlete Success Center, a division of Undergraduate Studies.
Responsible for developing and programming academic support for student-athletes participating within several teams.
Assist student-athletes with understanding and meeting academic eligibility guidelines based on NCAA, C-USA/AAC, and FAU requirements. They will provide excellent customer service skills and professionalism in dealing with athletics business partners, coaches, administrators, student-athletes, parents, faculty, and staff. This role has to apply NCAA standards to determine continuing eligibility status and provide guidance related to the consequences of enrollment decisions. This role develops and assists with providing academic support for student-athletes. The Academic Advisor II acts as the liaison between the SASC and the other academic departments on campus.
Develops innovative improvements to resources and processes to assist students and advisors in course selection, career development, and personal accountability for success.
Provides oversight to Academic Mentors and graduate assistants. Initiates new programming for student resource indicators to assist in skill development, time management, and academic progress reporting.
Demonstrates mastery of advising knowledge, models expertise in advising practice, and shows depth in professional engagement.
Assists with the development and implementation of student-athlete recruiting services from various teams.
Monitors student academic plans to ensure timely graduation using advising and student development theories, institutional data, and research findings.
Develops innovative improvements to resources and processes to assist students and advisors in course selection, career development, and personal accountability for success.
Provides leadership in the professional development of advisors, maintenance of degree audit system, orientation, graduation, and student retention initiatives.
Leads professional development events and activities at the unit or campus level.
Will have some responsibilities with Student-Athlete Development (SADV) such as partnerships with Career Center, Owls Care, CAPS, and athletic external operations to create a holistic student experience which may include workshops, presentations, and events that prepare students for their careers after graduation.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required.Salary:
$58,000 annually.College or Department:
UGS - SASC - FootballLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional weekends as needed.Application Deadline:
2026-05-27Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
