Assistant Director of Student Success, Undergraduate Advising

Boston University • Boston, MA

97d • $65,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Boston University (BU) is committed to providing a vibrant, residential education for its approximately 17,000 undergraduate students. The university offers depth of knowledge in chosen majors and a university-wide general education curriculum, the BU Hub, to foster breadth of knowledge and essential skills. BU students engage in cutting-edge research, artistic production, innovation and entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and global exploration. The Student Success team is dedicated to ensuring undergraduate students are well-prepared to leverage BU's extensive opportunities. This team assists first-year and transfer students with their transition to BU, collaborates with faculty and staff to connect students with academic and cocurricular resources, and supports students facing personal and academic difficulties. Additionally, the team provides programming to cultivate a sense of belonging and aid students in planning their academic and post-graduation pathways.

Requirements

• Works closely with other Student Success team members to support the academic and personal success of undergraduates during their time at BU.
• Supports efforts such as new student orientation and student success seminars.
• Takes on other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supplements the work of academic advisors in the School/College by meeting and corresponding with students regarding the transition to college, personal interests and goals, academic exploration, and participation in high-impact educational experiences (e.g., research with faculty, experiential learning, study abroad, living-learning communities, and internships).
• Provides 1:1 student success coaching to help students achieve their personal and academic goals.
• Provides support to students experiencing personal and academic challenges.
• Collaborates and coordinates with School/College advisors and staff in central units (e.g., Newbury Center, Undergraduate Pathways Programs, Educational Resource Center, Dean of Students Office, Global Programs, and Student Wellbeing) to create a seamless web of support for undergraduate students.
• Connects students as needed with campus resources that support student academic and personal wellbeing.
• Creates and implements inclusive programming that fosters engagement with the BU community and promotes a sense of belonging.
• Leads student success seminars that meet general education requirements and that promote academic resilience and student wellbeing. Currently, these seminars utilize the Life Design framework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed