About the Opportunity
Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Director of Global Undergraduate Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor delivers student-focused academic advising to undergraduate students enrolled in pathway programs offered across Northeastern network campuses. The Academic Advisor helps students identify their interests, abilities, and academic goals while providing general program advising across a portfolio of undergraduate degree programs. This position works in partnership with advising units from each program’s home college on the Boston campus to support student success and retention. Responsibilities include identifying and supporting at-risk students, assisting with registration and academic planning processes, maintaining student records, participating in recruitment and orientation activities, developing collaborative campus partnerships, and teaching multiple sections of the Introduction to College course.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Academic Advising and Retention (60%)
- Partner with academic advising units on the Boston campus and other global campuses to provide general academic advising and support for undergraduate pathway program students.
- Advise students in alignment with best practices in student support and success.
- Utilize the early alert system to identify, track, and conduct outreach to at-risk students.
- Maintain documentation of student interactions and accurate student records.
- Monitor student academic progress and provide appropriate guidance and referrals.
- Assist students with schedule planning, course registration, add/drop processes, withdrawals, and major declaration.
- Identify struggling students and make referrals to appropriate university resources and support services.
- Participate in advising-related committees and initiatives that support student success.
Teaching (25%)
- Teach sections of the Introduction to College course.
- Collaborate with undergraduate academic advising units on the Boston campus to develop new course modules and teaching approaches as appropriate.
- Monitor student attendance and grades for assigned course sections.
- Submit progress reports as needed.
Special Projects (15%)
- Serve as a liaison and collaborate with designated campus departments and offices, including the Registrar, the Office of Global Services, and WeCare.
- Participate in advising-related committees and collaborative initiatives.
- Support Admissions activities, events, and student recruitment efforts as needed.
- Develop and coordinate relationships with various campus offices to enhance services and support for students.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience working with diverse student populations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of educational requirements and academic advising processes.
- Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software applications.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Required Documents
- Resume
Position Type
Academic AdministrationAdditional 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.
Base Pay Rate:
$72,320.11Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 to 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of educational requirements and academic advising processes
- Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software applications
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team
- Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
