Assistant Director, Undergraduate Programs and Records
About The Position
The Assistant Director heads the Undergraduate Programs Office advising team for students within a specific department or major. The position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Programs and is responsible for advising and supporting engineering undergraduate students, including helping them select courses and verifying that they meet degree requirements, BU Hub requirements, and unit and course requirements. The Assistant Director also helps students make appropriate educational choices beyond their major, participates in developing and coordinating student-retention programs, advises students on academic policies and issues, recommends interventions for students in academic jeopardy, and triages student situations. The role supervises at least two Academic Advisors and is an integral member of the Undergraduate Programs team and the services it provides to undergraduate engineers. The Assistant Director also helps with major Undergraduate Programs Office and Career Development Office events, including Commencement, Open House, Orientation, the Dean's Welcome, and career fairs. These events, along with registration days, may require occasional evening and weekend hours.
Responsibilities
- Head the Undergraduate Programs Office advising team for students in a specific department or major.
- Advise and support engineering undergraduate students with course selection and degree requirements, including units, required classes, and BU Hub requirements.
- Help students make appropriate educational choices and decisions beyond their major.
- Participate in coordinating and developing programs related to student retention.
- Advise students on academic program policies and issues.
- Recommend appropriate interventions for students in academic jeopardy and provide triage for student situations.
- Assist with major events run by the Undergraduate Programs Office and the Career Development Office, including Commencement, Open House, Orientation, the Dean's Welcome, and career fairs.
- Supervise at least two Academic Advisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
