Academic Success Advisor — First-Year & Retention

The website; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Commuting benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Academic Advisor to help students navigate degree pathways, develop academic plans, register courses, and monitor progress toward degree requirements. Advisors build trusting relationships and connect students with required support services.

Key duties include advising from first year through graduation, managing class-year administration, collaborating with faculty to develop advising initiatives, and teaching First Year Experience sections with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of academic policies, procedures, college curricular matters, major requirements, counseling practices, development theory to create a student-centered academic environment.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and develop realistic solutions.
• Effective written, presentation and verbal skills with empathetic communication to build trust with students.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising: Advise students on academic plans, course registration, and progress; identify at-risk students and provide coaching and referrals.
• Class Year Administration: Graduation clearance, audits, transfer credit evaluation, dean’s reports, academic standing reviews; participate in orientations.
• Service & Professional Development: Develop advising initiatives with faculty mentors to improve student experience and retention.
• Teaching: Teach sections of First Year Experience and supervise undergraduate TAs.

Skills

Academic policies knowledge

Empathic communication

Planning and organizational skills

Student advising experience

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, higher education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Academic Advisor to help students navigate degree pathways, develop academic plans, register courses, and monitor progress toward degree requirements. Advisors build trusting relationships and connect students with required support services.

Key duties include advising from first year through graduation, managing class-year administration, collaborating with faculty to develop advising initiatives, and teaching First Year Experience sections with