Academic Advisor II Computer Science

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University in the United States is seeking an academic advisor in the Computer Science Department. Advisors work with a caseload of approximately 200 students, providing holistic academic advising to help students realize academic, career and life goals.

The role emphasizes supportive guidance and coordination with campus resources to ensure student success while promoting BU's commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising to BU students, helping them explore academic and career goals.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 200 students in the Computer Science Department.
• Support students in developing plans for coursework, research, internships, and graduation.
• Promote an inclusive, equitable environment and connect students with campus resources.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Boston University (BU) is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. In our undergraduate Schools and Colleges, students gain depth of knowledge in their chosen major. Through the BU Hub, our university-wide general education curriculum, students follow their interests as they gain breadth of knowledge and essential skills. Inside and outside the classroom, our students engage in a vast array of activities such as cutting-edge research, artistic production, innovation and entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and global exploration. Boston University is launching a significant expansion of undergraduate advising by increasing the number of professional academic advisors, each of whom will work with a caseload of approximately 200 students in one of our undergraduate schools or colleges. Our advisors engage in holistic academic advising that supports exploration and helps students realize academic, career and life goals. The Computer Science Department in the College of Arts & Sciences currently has an opening for an academic advisor. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression. We seek candidates who support our commitment to ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place where everyone can thrive.

Required Skills

Bachelors degree with 1-3 years of experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with 1-3 years of experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.