GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISOR, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

Boston University•Boston, MA

72d•$56,000 - $61,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is a top-ranked college that focuses on cross-disciplinary research, experiential learning, and community engagement. We seek to empower our students, faculty, and staff to reshape the systems that impact learning and human development, more firmly centering them in justice, diversity, and belonging. To learn more about our college, visit www.bu.edu/wheelock. BU Wheelock is one of the 17 schools and colleges that are part of Boston University, one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today. With more than 37,000 students from all 50 states and 145+ countries, BU is among the largest independent universities in the United States. To learn more about Boston University, visit www.bu.edu [http://www.bu.edu].

Requirements

Comprehensive advising and retention support to graduate students
Guiding students through program requirements
Monitoring at-risk students
Connecting students with university resources
Leading student engagement efforts
Planning and executing programming such as orientation, community-building events, graduation celebrations
Support for affinity groups and graduate student organizations
Handling day-to-day administrative functions
Supervising a graduate assistant
Collaborating across offices to ensure a cohesive student experience
Supporting financial aid literacy, helping students understand financial aid concepts in partnership with the Financial Aid Office

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive graduate student advising and general academic support, applying established advising practices to guide students through program requirements, review progress toward degree completion, monitor students on probation or otherwise at risk, and conducts proactive “How are you doing?” check-ins.
Conducts outreach related to action items and follow-up needs, manages advising communications such as the “This Week at Wheelock” newsletter and relevant Blackboard sites, and makes appropriate referrals to university resources as needed.
Plans, executes, and assesses graduate student programming, including orientation, community-building activities, graduation celebrations, and other recognition events.
Provides oversight and support for Affinity Groups and Graduate Student Organizations and collaborates with students and campus partners to foster inclusive engagement and community.
Supervises a graduate assistant and supports the day-to-day administrative functions of Student Services.
Responds to general inbox inquiries, maintains organized communication and follow-up, and collaborates with other offices and departments to ensure a cohesive and well-coordinated student experience.
In partnership with the Financial Aid Office, supports students’ understanding of financial aid concepts and processes, helps clarify common questions, and makes referrals as appropriate so students can access accurate information and resources.
Contribute to special projects, initiatives, and administrative tasks that support the evolving needs of BU Wheelock, including cross-functional collaboration, process improvements, continuous learning and development, and other assignments consistent with the scope and objectives of this role.