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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director, First Year Experience - Boca Raton, FL.

The First-Year Experience/SLS Course Coordinator has primary responsibility to improve, enhance, and grow the existing first-year transition-to-college courses along with secondary academic advising responsibilities. They will assist directly in the planning, development, and implementation of coursework (including administrative support) that empower first-year students to succeed inside and outside of the classroom.  The First-Year Experience/SLS Course Coordinator’s work supports the university’s goals of improved retention, graduation, and time to degree completion for students. 

Summary of responsibilities:

Participate and contribute to the development of first-year SLS curriculum and courses.

Participate in program management (assist with budgeting and course section projection).

Recruit, select, and train SLS instructors/faculty.

Provide academic advising to a limited number of first and second-year students, including a defined population of transfer students (under 45 earned credit hours and all undeclared students regardless of hours earned).

Participate in onboarding/enrolling students at on and off campus programs.

Teach (minimally) one section of SLS 1411 (1-credit hour transition-to-college course).  

Other duties as assigned. 

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 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Experience working with first-year programs in higher education.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and teamwork.

Teaching experience in higher education.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Experience with Canvas or similar learning management systems.

Salary:

$60,000 per year.

College or Department:

UGS: UAS - First Year Experience.

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional evenings as needed.

Application Deadline:

2025-03-05

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 accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.