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Salary: $63,380.00 - $68,874.00 Annually
Location : Multiple locations, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01652
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Student Success Services
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Description
The Academic Services Advisor (ASA) is responsible for providing academic services designed to personalize a student's educational experience at the College. This includes serving as the primary liaison with the student in the selection of appropriate academic programs and courses to meet their academic and occupational needs, providing assistance to students in the enrollment and financial aid processes, and assisting students in exploring careers, evaluating academic abilities, and setting goals. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Executive Director, Student Success Services.
Examples of Duties
Essential Job Duties:
1. Assists students with academic and career planning; identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists with the analysis of each option, including possible outcomes and their implications.
2. Registers students for courses based upon the student's academic goals, educational plan, and schedule of classes. Students may be enrolled in all courses on an academic year basis at one time.
3. Assists students with navigation of the financial aid process, by providing information and guiding students through the FAFSA process and required supplemental documentation.
4. Establishes mutually respectful one-on-one relationships with students to provide consistent and accurate communication regarding a student's entire educational experience at the College.
5. Provides comprehensive assistance to dual enrollment students by providing advising and registration services.
6. Collaborates with high school guidance counselors regarding advising and academic services for dual enrollment students; including training of high school guidance counselors on dual enrollment procedures.
7. Processes approved late registration course requests for students.
8. Explores individual problems with a student that might lead to academic challenges. Provides resources to assist students with resolving problems and issues.
9. Assists students with academic testing; including college placement testing and industry certification exams. Assists with the administration of standardized tests, offered through Florida Civic Literacy, and PERT.
10. Teaches at least one student life skills class per academic year.
11. Promotes positive student learning outcomes through effective teaching.
12. Plans, organizes, and instructs assigned course to promote student success.
13. Evaluates students using interviews, advising sessions, career interest inventories, and other tools; assists students to understand their abilities, talents, and interests in order to develop realistic academic and career goals.
14. Assumes responsibility for an equitable share of total Academic Services student caseload.
15. Assists with the evaluation of student transcripts to identify opportunities for submission of course substitution and curriculum modification requests. 16. Maintains knowledge of up-to-date information pertaining to specific requirements at the state universities and other transfer institutions.
17. Coordinates and organizes the New Student Orientation Program that includes, but is not limited to, presenting academic information, explaining College policies and procedures, and assisting students as they transition to the College learning environment.
18. Coordinates workshops or presentations for students pertaining to career assessments, goal setting study skills, time management, stress management, values clarification, etc.
19. Participates in the College's efforts, activities, and responsibilities with regard to accreditation and reaffirmation.
20. Serves on various standing committees.
21. Advises students that need to complete service hours for scholarship benefits.
22. Assists in all College recruitment & retention efforts, as appropriate.
23. Required to attend Graduation/Commencement ceremonies.
24. Additional duties as assigned.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
Qualifications
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
• Knowledge of the organization and operation of the Student Affairs area (registration, testing, advising, admissions, etc.) and of the various academic and career programs offered.
• Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services for students and staff.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to handle confidential matters judiciously.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to plan and organize diverse and simultaneous projects. • Effective educational and career advisement skills.
• Ability to work with students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Skill in operating a computer and various supporting software packages.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse population both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Understanding of and commitment to, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Education and Qualifications:
• Required Master's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, Communications or other related field.
• Preferred Two (2) years experience in student advising and career planning at the postsecondary level
(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
• None
Physical Skills:
• None
Environmental Conditions:
• Works inside in an office environment
(Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with a disability.)
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Please Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr@cfk.edu or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.
Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).
Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit or for more information.
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Notice of Non-Discrimination: The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, (305) 809-3151 or promise.clarkkimbio@cfk.edu
• Title IX Coordinator: Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement, (305) 809-3198 or jessica.losardo@cfk.edu
• Disability Services: Nicole Gerrard, Executive
  Director, Student Success Services, (305) 809-3262 or nicole.gerrard@cfk.edu

Mailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
State Complaint Process: Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in The Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college's process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK's policies and procedures for filing complaints. For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit
MEDICAL - The College offers full-time employees a choice of Medical Insurance plans and pays the full cost of employee premiums. Dependent coverage is available at a group rate through payroll deduction. Available plans include a traditional PPO and a High-Deductible PPO attached to a Health Savings Account.
DENTAL AND VISION - Voluntary dental and vision insurance is offered through payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE - The College provides each employee with term life insurance payable to a beneficiary at the rate of one times (1x) the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000. Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided at one times (1x) the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE - Additional life and AD&D insurance are available for purchase through payroll deduction.
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE FROM AFLAC - Supplemental Health Insurance including Hospital Income Protection, Accident and Disability Income, Cancer, Critical Illness plans and Short Term Disability insurance are available through payroll deduction.
TAX SHELTERED SAVINGS PROGRAMS (403 B) - Tax sheltered annuity and custodial account programs are available with various companies through payroll deduction.
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM - Full-time and regular part-time employees participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The College contributes the current retirement percentage of the individual's salary, and the employee would contribute the current retirement percentage based on their salary. Employees may choose the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.
PAID TUITION - Tuition fees for credit courses taken at the College are waived for employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. Tuition and student fees are waived for non-credit physical education courses. Contingent upon approval, $1,000 reimbursement is available each fiscal year through Staff & Program Development (S&PD), for completion of course work toward a degree which results in demonstrated benefit to the College.
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. This is a free and confidential program available from New Directions. Counseling for a variety of concerns, including counseling, legal advice, financial planning, and professional and personal development