Explore Program Academic Advisor – Network Student Support

Be able to communicate and interact effectively with diverse populations

Have demonstrated counseling ability utilizing development theory to create a student-centered academic environment

Value and provide confidentiality around sensitive issues and have the ability to determine appropriate levels of communication around sensitive information

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong knowledge of Excel and Word

Be detail-oriented and have the ability to work with precision

Possess strong public speaking and presentation skills

Demonstrate qualities that facilitate collaboration in a team-oriented environment

Effectively set goals, multi-task and manage time

Work in person at Northeastern’s Boston campus five days per week

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Advising:

Provide guidance to undeclared students to support their first-year exploration and assist with academic and career path clarification

Through in-person, virtual and email communication, the advisor will interpret and explain academic policies and procedures and advise on curricular matters concerning major and NUpath requirements

Build first-semester schedules for incoming undeclared students

Provide course scheduling advice based on knowledge of first-year curriculum across the University to support students’ timely paths to graduation

Identify students at risk of not staying on track for graduation and help students navigate academic and personal issues as they arise

Ensure Explore students on all network campuses receive robust support throughout their first year and can fully engage in the major exploration process, regardless of their campus

Advising-Related Projects and Programs:

Design and implement events that help students identify the best major for them

Responsible for one or more sections of the first-year seminar: FSEM1000, Connections and Decisions in the fall and spring semesters, which includes delivering educational workshops to guide students through Northeastern processes

Support the staffing of Orientation and Admissions events, which may occasionally take place outside of typical work hours

Support departmental communications and marketing to ensure undeclared students are familiar will all resources to assist them in their path to declaring a major

Collaborate with campus partners to deliver resources, communication, and programming to new students from all academic programs who are transitioning to Boston after completing a year on a network campus