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Northeastern University is hiring an Academic Advisor to guide College of Engineering undergraduates through course planning, registration, and degree completion. The advisor monitors each student's academic progress, steps in early with students who are struggling, and connects them to campus support services. The role also serves as a point of contact for upper-level students, underrepresented populations, and pathway and incoming transfer students.

Highlights

Advise every College of Engineering undergraduate on degree requirements, graduation options, and curriculum changes while helping them plan schedules and register for classes.
Run an academic review each term and follow up on progress reports, working closely with students who are having academic difficulty.
Verify that students have completed their degree requirements and conduct pre-graduation clearance reviews before degree conferral.
Act as the link between students, department faculty, and cooperative education coordinators, referring students to the right campus resources.
Support college and university retention initiatives through proactive advising interventions and data-informed outreach to students.
Facilitate academic support and advising workshops and help run New Student and Transfer Orientation sessions, Welcome Week events, and graduation ceremonies.
Help assess advising programs and practices and join planning discussions aimed at improving how the advising team operates.
Hold a master's degree in higher education or a related field; prior higher education experience is recommended and teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Bring familiarity with advising and registration support tools such as Salesforce and degree audit programs, which the posting lists as preferred.
The posted hiring range is $53,615 to $75,728.75 per year.

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About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

The Academic Advisor advises and supports College of Engineering undergraduate students with all aspects of course planning and registration from Orientation through completion of degree requirements at the time of degree conferral. Responsibilities include facilitating registration assistance, providing guidance on add/drop and withdrawal processes, and supporting students through major exploration. The advisor maintains accurate and up-to-date student academic records and facilitates academic support workshops to promote student success. This role also involves monitoring student academic progress and providing proactive support and outreach, as well as serving as a referral resource for students experiencing academic or personal challenges by connecting them to appropriate campus support services. The advisor additionally assists with the planning and execution of various college events and programs.

The Academic Advisor serves as a departmental liaison and advisor to upper-level students, underrepresented populations, and pathway and incoming transfer students. This includes reviewing academic records to evaluate progress toward and completion of degree requirements, as well as providing interpretation of college and university policies and procedures to students. The advisor also plays a key role in supporting college and university retention initiatives through proactive advising interventions and data-informed outreach.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Higher Education, or related field required.

Previous experience in higher education recommended.

Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills are required.

Must be able to work well as a team member with a variety of constituencies, work independently and take initiative; attention to detail is imperative.

Teaching experience strongly preferred.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, and registration/advising support tools such as Salesforce, and Degree Audit programs preferred.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Serve as academic advisor for all undergraduate students in the College of Engineering, interpreting and explaining College and University policies and procedures. Communicate degree and graduation options, program requirements, and curriculum changes, and provide support for schedule planning and registration. Follow up on progress reports and conduct academic review each term to assess student academic progress, working closely with students experiencing academic difficulty. Verify completion of degree requirements and conduct pre-graduation clearance reviews. Serve as liaison between students, department faculty, and cooperative education coordinators, and refer students to appropriate campus resources.

Provide support for overall undergraduate academic advising team responsibilities, including participation in New Student and Transfer Orientation sessions, Welcome Week events, and college graduation ceremonies. Facilitate advising workshops and assist with departmental and college student events. Support the assessment of advising programs and practices, and participate in planning discussions to develop and enhance advising operations. Serve on College/University committees, support pathway student transition into the college and advising initiatives, and participate in professional development activities. Respond to inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and families

Documents Required:

Resume

Cover Letter

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.

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.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

107S

Expected Hiring Range:

$53,615.00 - $75,728.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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