Job Details

Academic Advisor

Position Number: 9760638
Location: Boston, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

The academic advisor provides student-centered advising services to Bouv College of Health Sciences students. The advisor assists students with interpreting degree audits, understanding degree requirements, planning curricular and co-curricular experiences, and making referrals to resources. The advisor interprets and communicates University and College policies and procedures and assists students with navigating processes. The advisor works collaboratively with constituents across campus to facilitate services for students. The advisor will occasionally coordinate programs and events for students and will also coordinate special projects at the discretion of the Associate Director and/or Assistant Dean. This role is located at Northeastern's Boston campus and will observe a hybrid work schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ADVISING 80%

Assist students with development and evaluation of individualized education plans

Provide academic advising for students including academic planning, course scheduling, facilitating access to services, graduation clearance, and providing referrals as needed

Work with academic programs and student support units as appropriate

Initiate, develop, and accurately maintain degree planning documents

Utilize technology to manage case load (Banner, Navigate, SalesForce, and DARS)

Support the administrative mission of the Office of Student Services

Collect and distribute data regarding student needs, preferences, and performance

Maintain accurate student records in compliance with university policy

PROGRAMMING 15%

Assist with orientation activities, prospective student events, graduation activities, and other special projects

Actively and accurately represent the Office of Student Services across the university and externally

OTHER 5%

Engage in professional development and self-directed learning

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Advising or the Assistant Dean of Student Services

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of advising, student development theory, and/or career development theory

Knowledge of current market trends relevant to the array of health science programs at Bouv College

Knowledge of and ability to coordinate programs, develop event assessments, and utilize technology

Strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills

Ability to uphold the ethical principles and practices set forth by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)

Awareness of the needs of special populations such as underrepresented minorities, people with disabilities, and non-traditional student cohorts

Ability to engage and teach multiple audiences in multiple forms

Ability to demonstrate good judgment in decision-making and problem-solving Ability to exhibit creativity, self-direction, and the capacity for independent work, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

Ability to commit to the highest level of professionalism, ethical standards, and confidentiality as directed by University policy

Ability to participate in evening, weekend and travel commitments as necessary

Required qualifications:

Master's degree

At least 1 year of professional work experience in higher education

Preferred qualifications:

College-level teaching experience

Experience using Navigate, Banner, SalesForce, and/or DARS

Experience working with healthcare students

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

107S

Expected Hiring Range:

$53,615.00 - $75,728.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Academic-Advisor_R141461-1