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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an ACCESS Academic Coach - Advisor III - Boca Raton, FL.

The Academic Coach is a valued member of the ACCESS team with primary responsibility to provide academic, curriculum, and University program guidance and support for students.  ACCESS (Academic Coaching and Career Enhancement For Student Success) is Florida Atlantic University’s student support program that offers a comprehensive approach to student success, focusing on academic coaching, advising, tutoring, and career counseling.  In return, students are aided and empowered to build and cultivate a meaningful connection to the University, while at the same time, positioned and prepared for success both at the University as well as into the greater community and working world, after graduation.

Primary responsibilities include:

Manage a caseload with a specialized focus of upper division students on academic probation or otherwise identified at-risk and meet with students on a reoccurring basis throughout the semester to assist with course requirements when appropriate, setting academic goals, and developing academic and career action plans.Collaborate with Florida Atlantic college advising offices, Career Center, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), families and other members of the University community to develop/implement programs that address the needs of upper division students on academic probation or otherwise identified at-risk.Work with and support students transitioning between majors with the intent of completing a degree at Florida Atlantic.Use of advising early warning software to proactively identity students for outreach and intervention.Provides reports and data analysis of coaching initiatives and special populations.In support of our students, this position will require some evening and virtual working hours on a rotating basis.

Secondary/additional responsibilities include:

Clear undergraduate registration holds; respond to email inquiries, present at new student orientations, assist with campus events, such as the Admissions Office open house and campus days and other activities supporting the mission of UAS.May serve as a liaison to an assigned college or student support unit on campus.Provided academic advising of general education courses, as necessary.May teach Student Life Skills (SLS) courses.Other 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 - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

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 - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf 

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 https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience. Graduate internships can be applied toward the three years of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency in MS hardware and software (i.e., Word, Access, Outlook, Excel) and LMS systems (Canvas).

Demonstrated effective personal and professional collaborative and communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, public speaking, etc.).

Teaching experience, and preferably in higher education, including in-person and/or classroom settings
Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising model is highly desired.

Salary:

$58,000 per year

College or Department:

UGS - UAS - Academic Coaching and Advising

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and some evenings and weekends (as needed) will be required.
Minimal work hours expected are 40/week. Requires some evening and virtual working hours on a rotating basis.

Application Deadline:

2025-03-18

Special Instructions to Applicant:

SPECIAL NOTES:
This Academic Coach is a 3-year position. The selected incumbent will be provided a 3-year fixed-term appointment, evaluated annually, and continuation is contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance.

Employment with Florida Atlantic University requires: (1) successful completion of a criminal background check (levels I and/or II, and (2) proof/verification of any and all academic and/or medical credentialing qualifications (including degrees/licenses/certifications, exams, tests, etc.) and (3) verified employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Compliance Act of 1986 (IRCA).

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.