Academic Advisor

Job Summary

Academic Advisor I for U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Advising. Advises students concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities and career goals to assist students in making decisions that lead to graduation.

• Provide guidance in academic and personal development in a collaborative and mentoring environment.
• Foster interactions with students in a supportive atmosphere where they can achieve self-sufficiency while implementing their educational goals to reach degree completion.
• Provide one‑on‑one, individualized advising and group advising to students within the College/Unit.
• Develop a student education plan for timely graduation.
• Select appropriate courses for upcoming terms.
• Review program requirements and prerequisites.
• Review admission requirements for limited and selective access programs.
• Assist students in understanding FGCU advising technology (Degree Works).
• Educate and guide students on how to find FGCU technology (Gulfline, Canvas, Eagle Mail, and other resources).
• Review student academic and career goal alignment.
• Assist students in understanding academic policies and procedures (grade forgiveness, withdrawal deadlines, repeat rules, and other policies).
• Prepare individual student materials for Eagle View Orientation.
• Provide advising support for Eagle View Orientation.
• Discuss extracurricular activities that foster personal development.
• Inform students about campus resources, refer to other departments or work with student success network members to foster assistance in degree completion.
• Request course evaluations and enter course exceptions into the system.

• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

• 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).

• Experience delivering student programming such as workshops and orientation.

• 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 an 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.

$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.

Entry level

Full-time

Education and Training

Higher Education