Academic Advisor

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

This position delivers holistic, inclusive, developmental, and student-focused academic advising to undergraduate students in the College of Science including identifying students' interests, abilities, and academic goals and in making decisions regarding their academic career. The main mission of the academic advisor is to ensure a student-centered academic advising environment for students in the academic departments (Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Marine and Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology) and academic programs (Behavioral Neuroscience, Biochemistry, and Linguistics) in the College of Science. Advisors work closely with faculty advisors in their assigned departments/programs, as well as with academic coordinators and other advisors in the college to advise undergraduates on a wide range of academic issues from orientation through academic progress to graduation.

Academic Advisors assist in identifying struggling or at-risk students including making appropriate referrals to other college resources, long-term planning and registration advising, add/drop or withdrawal assistance, and major declaration; maintain detailed student records; participates in departmental and committee meetings as appropriate for supporting assigned students; develops and coordinates relationships with various offices on campus to better serve students; facilitates multiple sections of the First Year Experience course.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in an arts and sciences or education-related field required.
• Previous experience in higher education is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication (both verbal and written) are necessary.
• Computer skills and experience in working with databases desirable. Ability to learn and effectively utilize the College and University-level computer systems in day-to-day advising is necessary.
• Ability to work well with a variety of personalities and to juggle many activities simultaneously, take initiative, follow through with projects and to work as an integral member of a team is necessary.

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional 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.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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