Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs and Records

Boston University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The College of Engineering (ENG) within Boston University (BU) is looking to hire an Academic Advisor to join the Undergraduate Programs Office. Academic advisors provide holistic academic advising, share information about degree requirements, support student services within ENG, and contribute to student success efforts. In general, advisors are responsible for assisting students with course selection, monitoring student performance, connecting them with appropriate academic support or enrichment opportunities and maintaining advising records in accordance with university and legal regulations. Advisors also provide guidance on academic policies and procedures and connect students with relevant campus resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication abilities
• Good judgement
• Ability to handle confidential materials with discretion
• Collaborative work approach
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff with diverse identities and from a range of backgrounds
• Highly organized and attentive to detail
• Ability to use systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom in the work environment
• Willingness to learn new software systems

Responsibilities

• Assist students with course selection.
• Monitor student performance.
• Connect students with appropriate academic support or enrichment opportunities.
• Maintain advising records in accordance with university and legal regulations.
• Provide guidance on academic policies and procedures.
• Connect students with relevant campus resources.
• Help advisees craft educational plans based on their aspirations, interests, and values.
• Encourage academic exploration and engagement in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research, and study abroad.
• Provide guidance on degree requirements and help students understand the purpose of those requirements.
• Explain BU and ENG-specific academic policies and procedures.
• Perform outreach and track student engagement to ensure that students utilize academic advising and other relevant resources on campus.
• Develop expertise using MyBU, the University's Student Information System.
• Assist with incoming student orientation.
• Support student groups or organizations.
• Plan community events.
• Facilitate tutoring or peer mentor programs.
• Staff commencement activities.
• Serve the larger community through various University and ENG-specific committees.
• Participate in advisor hiring.
• Provide support to the advising community.
• Engage in other service activities.
• Engage in regular professional development and extended training opportunities.
• Perform other duties related to student success, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level