Academic Advisor
- Employer
- Northeastern University
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 12, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Academic Advisor
About the Opportunity
About the D'Amore-McKim School of Business:
Founded in 1922, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University prepares the leaders that the times demand. We deliver a curriculum that combines knowledge in technology and data analytics with uniquely human skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. From undergraduate to MBA-level programs-online, on-site, or hybrid, full- or part-time, our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.
Key Responsibilities:
The Academic Advisor in the D'Amore-McKim School of Business provides student-centered support and guidance to undergraduate Business majors regarding college and university policies, course selection, preregistration, registration, and co-op scheduling. The Advisor will provide support to enhance student engagement, academic progression and retention. The Advisor serves as a liaison between university administrators, students, parents, faculty, staff and others regarding students' academic success. This individual will be in frequent communication with offices across the University to support student success. The Advisor utilizes a variety of university systems to advise the student. Due to the complex and sensitive issues that can arise, a high emphasis is placed on confidentiality and privacy. The Advisor needs to be familiar with and adhere to applicable guidelines laid out by ADA, FERPA, SEVIS and other state, federal, University and College regulations. Academic Advisors are responsible for an assigned caseload of students and work in a team-based model. The Advisor is expected to successfully manage student demand during high traffic times. The Undergraduate Programs Office and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business as well as Northeastern are fast-paced, innovative environments.
The Advisor will assist with new-student orientation sessions and participate in recruitment activities as needed. Supporting and facilitating events and workshops that contribute to the student experience is an expectation of the Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will be involved with special events hosted by the Undergraduate Programs Office. Work hours include some evenings and weekends. Travel may be necessary for certain events or tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree required, preferably in counseling, human services or higher education (or equivalent experience advising in a college/university setting.) A minimum of 3 to 4 years of work or educational experience; preferably in higher education. Must enjoy working with students and helping guide them through their academics to graduation. Experience working with the following systems is a plus: Course Catalog, Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), Banner, SalesForce, EAB Navigate.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent computer (Excel and Word), written and oral
communication skills.
- Have demonstrated counseling ability utilizing development
theory to create a student-centered academic
environment.
- Be detail-oriented and have the ability to work with
precision.
- Have the ability to keep calm under pressure.
- Be able to communicate and interact effectively with diverse
backgrounds and across multiple levels.
- Possess good public speaking and presentation
skills.
- Demonstrate qualities that facilitate collaboration in a
team-oriented environment.
- Value and provide confidentiality around sensitive issues
and have the ability to determine appropriate levels of
communication around sensitive information.
- Effectively set goals, multitask and manage
time.
- Display self-motivation and initiative.
- Be motivated to gain a broad knowledge base of the portfolio
of academic programs offered.
Documents to Submit:
Resume, Cover Letter
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.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Academic-Advisor_R130608
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Company
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