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Position Summary:
The Department of Undergraduate Studies at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Navigate Outreach Specialist in Boca Raton, FL.
This Specialist position is responsible for providing general advising services. The successful candidate will be committed to gaining advising knowledge for their unit and campus, developing an informed advising practice based on a theoretical framework, and participating in professional engagement.
This role monitors student academic plans to provide timely, proactive outreach to ensure degree progress and timely graduation using defined learning outcomes. The Specialist reinforces and supports student degree progress, academic success and retention, in alignment with university strategic goals and initiatives. Working collaboratively with advising units and academic colleges, the position contributes to the development of programs. Participates in student recruitment and onboarding activities on and off campus.
Summary of Responsibilities:
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:
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counselor Education, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field. One year of experience in academic advising, student success, counseling, orientation, retention, or other student services functions within a higher education setting preferred. Relevant graduate internships may be considered toward the required experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access, with the ability to effectively utilize technology to support student outreach, communication, record management, and advising functions.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising framework and its application to student engagement, academic success, retention, and developmental advising practices is strongly preferred.
Salary:
$55,000 annually.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)
College or Department:
Undergraduate Studies: University Advising Services
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some nights, weekends, and virtual hours as needed.
This is an on-campus position and not eligible for remote work.
Application Deadline:
2026-07-29
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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
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:
The Department of Undergraduate Studies at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Navigate Outreach Specialist in Boca Raton, FL.
This Specialist position is responsible for providing general advising services. The successful candidate will be committed to gaining advising knowledge for their unit and campus, developing an informed advising practice based on a theoretical framework, and participating in professional engagement.
This role monitors student academic plans to provide timely, proactive outreach to ensure degree progress and timely graduation using defined learning outcomes. The Specialist reinforces and supports student degree progress, academic success and retention, in alignment with university strategic goals and initiatives. Working collaboratively with advising units and academic colleges, the position contributes to the development of programs. Participates in student recruitment and onboarding activities on and off campus.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Facilitate student outreach, communication plans, and marketing.
- Create Success Network communication plans for students and staff.
- Provides academic advising to all first and second-year students, including transfer students at FAU with under 45 earned credit hours and all undeclared students regardless of hours earned.
- May serve as a liaison to an assigned college or student support unit on campus, and assist with revising and updating curriculum information and other media publications.
- Clear undergraduate registration holds; respond to email inquiries and phone messages, present at new student orientations, assist with campus events, such as the Admissions Office open house and campus days, and other activities supporting the mission of UAS.
- Performs retention efforts, virtual student outreach, and job-related tasks for some extended evening hours on a rotating basis to support FTIC, second-year students, and UAS.
- Work and support undecided students, students with academic difficulty, and students transitioning into their major or choice, and regularly interact with students, parents, university personnel, and the general public.
- Provide additional advising web resources.
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.
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.
- 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).
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The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County | BDB
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counselor Education, Psychology, Education, or a closely related field. One year of experience in academic advising, student success, counseling, orientation, retention, or other student services functions within a higher education setting preferred. Relevant graduate internships may be considered toward the required experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access, with the ability to effectively utilize technology to support student outreach, communication, record management, and advising functions.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
Working knowledge of the Appreciative Advising framework and its application to student engagement, academic success, retention, and developmental advising practices is strongly preferred.
Salary:
$55,000 annually.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)
College or Department:
Undergraduate Studies: University Advising Services
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some nights, weekends, and virtual hours as needed.
This is an on-campus position and not eligible for remote work.
Application Deadline:
2026-07-29
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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Salary : $55,000