Assistant Director of Student Academic Services and Communication Manager, Davie Campus

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Academic Services and Communication Manager, Davie Campus.

The FAU College of Business is one of the largest AACSB-accredited colleges of business in the United States with more than 8,000 students. The college has seven departments and an impressive offering of degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including Ph.D.) as well as many online, executive, and certificate programs. For more information about the FAU College of Business, please visit http://business.fau.edu.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Manages caseload of College of Business students
• Monitors student academic plans to provide timely, proactive outreach to ensure degree progress and timely graduation
• Coordinates and develops all College of Business orientations and internal/external events
• Assists in creating material/campaign efforts for student outreach in Navigate to enhance student communication efforts
• Ensures adequate staffing at orientations and events
• Monitors COB advising webpages and updates them with policy and program changes
• Reviews UUPC minutes and updates undergraduate program sheets
• Develops and maintains an online monthly calendar of events for the advisors as it pertains to student outreach efforts, orientations, external events
• Makes updates to advisor training manual, as needed
• Assists in overseeing day to day operations within the advising office on the Davie campus
• Assists the Director in leading program initiatives to ensure students are provided with the necessary support and advising that is centered on the needs of the student so they can be successful within their degree programs.
• Steps in, as necessary, to advise on programs of study and counseling on academic matters when a student is dissatisfied with their academic advising experience
• Attends weekly administrative team meetings focused on ensuring best practices within the advising unit and student success outcomes
• May function as the Director in their absence
• Other duties as assigned.

The College of Business at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.
Master's degree from an accredited institution and seven years of University /Student Academic Services experience preferred.

Salary:

$70,000 per year.

College or Department:

College of Business.

Location:

Davie

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-03-12

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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 [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.