Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Advisor I – Boca Raton, FL. The College of Science Student Advising Services Office is responsible for providing general advising services. Summary of Responsibilities:Provide guidance and advising services to pre-health freshmen and sophomores. Provide assistance to freshmen and sophomore students at the beginning of their acceptance to FAU in planning for the Health Professions field and career. Coordinate the orientation and advising for freshmen and sophomore pre-health professional students, and work collaboratively with other academic services within the university. Evaluate student records and record management. Perform all advising functions within the Student Services Office. Assist with student registration, retention, and progress toward graduation. Assist with other student services duties as assigned. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 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). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 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). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County | BDB - Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required. Preferred Qualifications/ Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. Excellent customer service, organizational and time management skills. Specialization in Higher Education Administration/ Student Affairs. Experience with student database software and degree audit software, prior use of Banner/ DARS. Salary:$55,000 per year. College or Department:COS: Pre-Health Advising. Location:Boca Raton. Work Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends for outreach activities as needed.