Advising Assistant Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Advising Assistant position at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton offers a full-time role with a salary of $45,000 a year, along with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 5 years of office experience, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. The Assistant will provide support to students and staff in the Graduate Advising Office within the College of Business, handling tasks like scheduling appointments and maintaining student records.
Job Description
Advising Assistant Florida Atlantic University – 4.1 Boca Raton, FL Job Details Full-time $45,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications 5 years Mid-level High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Office experience Full Job Description For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs .
Note:
Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.
Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Advising Assistant – Boca Raton, FL. 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 The Advising Assistant is responsible for providing essential support to student and staff within the Graduate Advising Office in the College of Business. This support includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing students with information as it pertains to possible degree programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision of front desk area in the Student Academic Services office Responsible for program/project planning, evaluation, and implementation Provides leadership to students and support staff, including directing them to appropriate resources, and serves as a point of contact for students with academic concerns Responsible for solving problems and communicating issues of concern to appropriate higher-level authority Responsible for assisting students with scheduling appointments and managing their academic records Provides information about academic advising services and resources throughout campus Answers phones, responds to emails and manages voicemails Maintains accurate student records and databases Responsible for planning, purchasing, and inventory for the office Coordinates special advising events and workshops Serves as a liaison between the department and other departments at FAU Assists with special projects as assigned. Perform other job-related duties. 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 Flexible work arrangement plans 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 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 Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live.
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Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree Five Years of experience in an office setting
Desired Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students. Exceptional organizational skills.
Salary:
$45,000 per year.
College or Department:
College of Business Location:
Boca Raton Work Days and Hours:
Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Not a remote position.
Application Deadline:
2025-05-01 Special Instructions to
Applicant:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711 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. 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. A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.
