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Florida International University
Academic Advisor I
Edtech.com's Summary
Florida International University is hiring an Academic Advisor I. The advisor provides confidential academic advising to a caseload of undergraduates admitted through the Global First Year (G1Y) Pathway, helping them choose a major and stay on track to graduate. The role combines technology-driven case management with personal outreach, and works from the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Miami.
Highlights
- Advise a caseload of Global First Year Pathway students using appreciative advising and coaching techniques, helping them identify an appropriate major and transition into it.
- Use advising technologies and student success platforms to manage caseloads, document interactions, and monitor student progress.
- Respond to student messages and requests within two business days.
- Run proactive outreach campaigns to improve retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes.
- Identify students facing academic, personal, or administrative challenges, refer them to support, and advocate for them when barriers arise.
- Point advisees to resources such as Career and Talent Development, the Center for Academic Success, Panther Degree Audit, and Handshake, and give foundational career planning guidance.
- May advise student-athletes, including processing NCAA Progress Toward Degree forms, and follow State of Florida, NCAA, and Conference USA rules.
- Bachelor's degree required; experience in higher education or academic advising and with international student populations is desired.
- Advertised salary of $41,000 to $45,000 for a full-time, regular position working 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with flexible hours as needed.
- Criminal background check required before employment.
Academic Advisor I Full Description
Job Opening ID: 538326
Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Review Date: 10/26/2026
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Utilizes appreciative advising and coaching techniques to provide confidential academic advising to a caseload of undergraduate students admitted through the Global First Year (G1Y) Pathway. Ensures students receive individualized support to successfully navigate their academic programs and transition into their intended majors. Employs a high-tech and high-touch case management approach, develops and monitors academic plans, supports student retention and progression initiatives, and collaborates with campus partners to promote student success and timely degree completion.
- Utilizes technology to manage a caseload of advisees to support students' identification of an appropriate major and their retention and on-time graduation in the identified major.
- Responds to student messages, inquiries, and requests in a timely manner (within two business days).
- Utilizes advising technologies and student success platforms to manage caseloads, document interactions, and monitor student progress.
- Identifies students experiencing academic, personal, or administrative challenges and provides appropriate referrals and support.
- Educates students regarding university policies, procedures, academic requirements, and available resources.
- Educates advisees on how to access University resources and technological tools, including Career and Talent Development, Center for Academic Success, Panther Degree Audit (PDA), and Handshake.
- Provides foundational career and educational planning guidance and facilitates referrals to specialized career development resources as appropriate.
- Conducts proactive outreach campaigns designed to improve student retention, persistence, and graduation outcomes.
- Acts as a student advocate by identifying potential barriers to success and escalating concerns through appropriate institutional channels.
- Maintains accurate and timely advising records and case documentation.
- Engages in ongoing professional development to enhance advising knowledge, student support strategies, and institutional expertise.
- Participates in departmental meetings, training programs, assessment activities, and student success initiatives.
- Demonstrates developing mastery of university, college, and departmental policies, procedures, and advising systems.
- Contributes positively to team culture and demonstrates a commitment to student-centered service excellence.
- Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and college/department regulations, rules, and policies pertaining to the current position. Reports any known NCAA violations or concerns to direct supervisor or to the Athletics Compliance Office. May serve as an advisor for student-athletes. This may include processing mid -term and annual NCAA Progress Toward Degree forms (if questions arise related to Panther Degree Audit).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in higher education setting and/or academic advising.
Experience with international student populations.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$41,000 - $45,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Travel to FIU Campus
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