Manager Academic Advising Services to College of Business

Florida International University

885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL 33199

60,000 to 65,000 a year

Weekends as needed, Evenings as needed

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

Provides confidential academic advising to ensure that students receive the individual attention they need to succeed before entering a program. Develops and monitors academic plans to assist students with timely graduation and supporting the University's retention and graduation initiatives.

Provides academic advising for students in a set of specific majors within the College. Supports students' academic success particularly as measured by retention and on-time graduation.

Manages a caseload of advisees utilizing electronic advising tools and Panther Degree Audit, in order to support students' identification of an appropriate major. Provides guidance to students in the College who are in an inappropriate major and need assistance in finding an appropriate academic program.

Serves as point of contact for the School of Accounting and keeps abreast on program changes and updates, including, communication and procedures. Handles dismissal appeal process. Coordinates with Colleges ACG/BUL course enrollment for non-COB students. Oversees class management: assisting students with ACG/BUL/TAX course cancellation accommodations, along with providing course forecasting. Collaborates on major admission policies, course catalog, entrance exam, and development of student group and departmental queries. Manages advising platforms as they relate to tracking and monitoring of accounting student progress.

Evaluates and processes inbound Accounting change of major requests for active business students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Advises students on warning/probation. Processes degree audit exceptions as deemed appropriate for students with transfer credits, credits by exam, or dual enrollment credits; along with reviewing and processing curricular and optional training forms.

Serves as designated approver for Course Auditor review requests. Updates student degree audit as needed.

Leads School of Accounting transfer Advising and Registration sessions for new students, including auditing the participants list, updating PowerPoint presentation as needed, and creating master calendar for accounting advisors.

Interprets state, university and college academic advising policies and procedures. Provides recommendations on procedures for the unit to improve operation for the office site.

Assists with the graduation certification process for students.

Serves as project lead for special projects developed to support student success and promote retention.

Attends functions and serves on university committees as requested.

Refers advisee to campus and community resources such as other college/departments, career planning, counseling center, student government, or outside agencies to provide academic advice and to assist in student success.

Assist in the evaluation and processing of inbound change of major inquiries from active non-business students, host Exploremore information sessions, and assist with annual training for Office of Admissions and Transfer and Transition Services.

Serves as designated approver for excess credit hour petitions. Audits student cohorts for errors in excess credit threshold and submits errors for correction. Also submit requests for excess credit fee reversals.

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

Master's degree and two (2) years of managerial experience in academic advising and/or project management; OR Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of managerial experience in academic advising and/or project management.

Desired Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience in academic advising, student development, career development, counseling, or a related area within a higher education setting.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

60,000 to 65,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Other Information

Ability to travel locally and nationally.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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