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Announcement Of Position Vacancy

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida

Office Of Human Resources

Position Title Academic Advisor - Advisement, Melbourne Position Number 052026-002P Position Type Full-Time Position Status Open, Accepting Applications

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Campus & Location Melbourne Position Description

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Academic Advisor on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida.

Salary & Benefit

The annual salary is $36,916.00. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Position Concept

Committed to guiding students from inquiry through program completion to secure the active enrollment of assigned students. Supports students by creating academic plans, providing registration guidance, course selection and scheduling, monitoring progress, supporting retention initiatives, conducting outreach, furnishing EFSC upper division and transfer information, providing and coordinating resources, eliminating barriers, and utilizing other advising tools and techniques to ensure student success.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• One year experience in advising, admissions, teaching, guidance/career counseling, customer service, or relevant related field.
• Basic knowledge of technology used in higher education.
• Ability to function in a high-volume environment that requires frequent multitasking and prioritization.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Completes all assignments on timely and accurate basis.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator's license required.
• A review of Social Media activity will be part of the candidate evaluation process.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*
• High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.
• Works inside in an office environment.
• Ability to work evening & weekend hours as needed.
• This is a shift position and may require a morning-afternoon and/or an afternoon-evening shift.

Notes

Applications will be accepted from June 18, 2026, through July 7, 2026; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans' Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

How To Apply: All applicants must apply on-line in order to be considered for employment at Eastern Florida State College. If applicants need assistance in completing the on-line application, they should contact Human Resources. With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.

Note To Applicant: Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President of Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.

Contact Human Resources Eastern Florida State College Human Resources 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922 Telephone: (321) 433-7070 FAX: (321) 433-7065 Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770 Email: resources@easternflorida.edu

Nondiscrimination Statement: Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Accreditation Statement: Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and associate degrees, as well as specialized certificate programs. Questions about the accreditation of Eastern Florida State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on the SACSCOCs website.

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