Academic Advisor

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Global Undergraduate Academic Advising, this position delivers student-focused academic advising to undergraduate students enrolled in pathway programs offered on Northeastern network campuses, including identifying students’ interests, abilities, and academic goals. Academic Advisors working with undergraduate students attending a Northeastern undergraduate pathway program will be responsible for general program advising across the portfolio of degree programs offered and work in partnership with the advising units from each program’s home college on the Boston campus.

Academic Advisors assist in identifying struggling or at-risk students, including making appropriate referrals to other college resources; provide schedule-building support, registration assistance, add/drop or withdrawal assistance, and major declaration guidance; maintain detailed student records; participate in recruitment activities, programs, and initiatives, including providing advising information to prospective students and orientation advising; participate in departmental and committee meetings as appropriate for supporting assigned students; develop and coordinate relationships with various offices on campus to better serve students; and facilitate multiple sections of the Introduction to College course. The Academic Advisor works to foster a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all undergraduate pathway program students.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Academic Advising and Retention (60%)

• Partner with academic advising units on the Boston and other global campuses to perform general advising duties and provide academic advising support for the undergraduate pathway program student population in alignment with best practices in student support
• Use the early alert system to track and conduct outreach to at-risk students
• Maintain documentation of interactions with students, accurate student records, and monitor academic progress
• Participate in committees related to advising

Teaching (25%)

• Teach sections of Introduction to College
• Collaborate with undergraduate academic advising units on the Boston campus to develop new course modules and teaching methods, where appropriate
• Monitor attendance and grades for all sections
• Submit progress reports as needed

Special Projects (15%)

• Collaborate with assigned campus departments and offices in liaison roles, including the Registrar, the Office of Global Services, and WeCare
• Participate in committees related to advising
• Support Admissions efforts and events as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 2–3 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of educational requirements and advising processes
• Demonstrated technology proficiency with various software applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working as part of a team

Preferred

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or another relevant field

Required Documents

• Resume

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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