Academic Advisor

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Explore Program Academic Advisor will work with undeclared students to provide them with holistic guidance and support as they explore their academic interests and make the transition to their majors. The Academic Advisor will design and implement exploratory programs and events which provide opportunities for invaluable connections to faculty, students, and information about various majors across the University. The Academic Advisor will also serve as a resource to prospective and deposited students and their families, making connections and referrals to Explore Program advisors and student leaders to improve University yield efforts to recruit and retain high-talent students.

Requirements

At least two years of work or educational experience, preferably in higher education.
Must enjoy working with first-year students and helping them adjust to college life.
Be able to communicate and interact effectively with diverse populations
Have demonstrated counseling ability utilizing development theory to create a student-centered academic environment
Value and provide confidentiality around sensitive issues and have the ability to determine appropriate levels of communication around sensitive information
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong knowledge of Excel and Word
Be detail-oriented and have the ability to work with precision
Possess strong public speaking and presentation skills
Demonstrate qualities that facilitate collaboration in a team-oriented environment
Effectively set goals, multi-task and manage time

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred, preferably in counseling, human services, or higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to undeclared students to support their first- and second-year exploration and assist with academic and career path clarification
Through in-person, virtual and email communication, the advisor will interpret and explain academic policies and procedures and advise on curricular matters concerning major, and NUpath
Build first-semester schedules for incoming undeclared students
Provide course scheduling advice based on knowledge of first-year curriculum across the University to support students’ timely paths to graduation
Identify students at risk of not staying on track for graduation and help students navigate academic and personal issues as they arise
Design and implement events that help students identify the best major for them
Responsible for one or more sections of the first-year seminar: FSEM1000, Connections and Decisions in the fall and spring semesters, which includes delivering educational workshops to guide students through Northeastern processes
Support development and implementation of summer orientation programs for incoming students
Collaborate in the planning and staffing of Admissions events, including Welcome Days, NU Preview Days, prospective student and family webinars, Visitor Center and new student orientation presentations
Assist with departmental communications and marketing to ensure undeclared students are familiar will all resources to assist them in their path to declaring a major