Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs and Records Boston, MA

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an Academic Advisor for the Undergraduate Programs and Records within the College of Engineering. The role provides holistic advising, guides students on degree requirements, and connects them with campus resources to support success.

Advisors manage a diverse caseload, help with course selection, and maintain records in accordance with policies. Proficiency with BU systems and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic academic advising and share information about degree requirements and policies.
• Support student services within ENG and contribute to student success efforts.
• Assist with course selection, monitor student performance, and connect them with appropriate academic resources.
• Maintain advising records in accordance with university and legal regulations.
• Develop expertise using MyBU, the University's Student Information System.
• Engage in outreach to ensure students utilize advising resources on campus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Discretion

Collaboration

Organization

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Zoom

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs and Records

Category

Job Location

Tracking Code

26500810740911

Posted Date

9/18/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 46

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$55,300.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$60,800.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The College of Engineering (ENG) within Boston University (BU) is looking to hire an Academic Advisor to join the Undergraduate Programs Office. Academic advisors provide holistic academic advising, share information about degree requirements, support student services within ENG, and contribute to student success efforts.In general, advisors are responsible for assisting students with course selection, monitoring student performance., connecting them with appropriate academic support or enrichment opportunities and maintaining advising records in accordance with university and legal regulations. Advisors also provide guidance on academic policies and procedures and connect students with relevant campus resources.

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.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree 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.

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.