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Boston University · 1 day ago

ACADEMIC ADVISOR, College of Engineering, Undergraduate Programs & Records

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

1+ years exp

Boston University is looking to hire an Academic Advisor to join the Undergraduate Programs Office within the College of Engineering. The role involves providing holistic academic advising, supporting student services, and contributing to student success efforts.

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Responsibilities

Holistic Academic Advising: Each academic advisor works with a caseload of approximately 250 undergraduate students, helping their advisees craft educational plans based on their aspirations, interests, and values. To support students in achieving their goals, advisors encourage academic exploration and engagement in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research, and study abroad. Advisors regularly provide guidance on degree requirements and help students understand the purpose of those requirements. Advisors also explain the BU and ENG-specific academic policies and procedures. Advisors perform outreach and track student engagement to ensure that students utilize academic advising and other relevant resources on campus. As part of their role, academic advisors will need to develop expertise using MyBU, the University's Student Information System

Student Services: Academic advisors are involved in various student services activities. Depending on the time of year, advisors may assist with incoming student orientation, support student groups or organizations, plan community events, facilitate our tutoring or peer mentor programs, and staff commencement activities

University and School/College Service: Academic advisors may serve the larger community through various University and ENG-specific committees. They may participate in advisor hiring, provide support to the advising community, or engage in other service activities. Advisors will engage in regular professional development and extended training opportunities

Additional Duties: Other Duties related to student success, as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeMicrosoft OfficeMyBU expertiseJudgementZoomInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communicationCollaborative workOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1-2 years relevant experience

Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication abilities

Good judgement and the ability to handle confidential materials with discretion

A collaborative work approach and the ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff with diverse identities and from a range of backgrounds

Highly organized and attentive to detail

Ability to use systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom in the work environment and willingness to learn new software systems

Cover letter and resume required

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

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