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Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs and Records

Boston University

Boston, MAFull-time$55–61K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$55–61K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Boston University’s College of Engineering seeks an Academic Advisor for its Undergraduate Programs Office. The advisor supports undergraduate students through holistic academic advising, guidance on degree requirements and policies, and connections to campus resources. The role also includes student services, outreach, advising records, committee service, and professional development. Advisors manage a caseload of approximately 250 students and develop expertise using MyBU.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree1+ Years Relevant ExperienceCover LetterResume

Full job description

Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs and Records

Job Description

Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs and Records

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500810740911

Posted Date

9/18/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 46

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$55,300.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$60,800.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The College of Engineering (ENG) within Boston University (BU) is looking to hire an Academic Advisor to join the Undergraduate Programs Office. Academic advisors provide holistic academic advising, share information about degree requirements, support student services within ENG, and contribute to student success efforts. In general, advisors are responsible for assisting students with course selection, monitoring student performance., connecting them with appropriate academic support or enrichment opportunities and maintaining advising records in accordance with university and legal regulations. Advisors also provide guidance on academic policies and procedures and connect students with relevant campus resources.

Holistic Academic Advising:

  • Each academic advisor works with a caseload of approximately 250 undergraduate students, helping their advisees craft educational plans based on their aspirations, interests, and values.

  • To support students in achieving their goals, advisors encourage academic exploration and engagement in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, research, and study abroad.

  • Advisors regularly provide guidance on degree requirements and help students understand the purpose of those requirements.

  • Advisors also explain the BU and ENG-specific academic policies and procedures.

  • Advisors perform outreach and track student engagement to ensure that students utilize academic advising and other relevant resources on campus.

  • As part of their role, academic advisors will need to develop expertise using MyBU, the University's Student Information System.

Student Services:

  • Academic advisors are involved in various student services activities.

  • Depending on the time of year, advisors may assist with incoming student orientation, support student groups or organizations, plan community events, facilitate our tutoring or peer mentor programs, and staff commencement activities.

University and School/College Service:

  • Academic advisors may serve the larger community through various University and ENG-specific committees.

  • They may participate in advisor hiring, provide support to the advising community, or engage in other service activities.

  • Advisors will engage in regular professional development and extended training opportunities.

Additional Duties:

  • Other Duties related to student success, as assigned.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years relevant experience.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication abilities.

  • Good judgement and the ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.

  • A collaborative work approach and the ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff with diverse identities and from a range of backgrounds.

  • Highly organized and attentive to detail.

  • Ability to use systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom in the work environment and willingness to learn new software systems.

  • Cover letter and resume required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: $55,300.00-$60,800.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317317 (https://apptrkr.com/9892204)

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How this job compares

Set against the 552 open Student Services jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–61K/yr
  • US median$54–62K/yr229 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $58K, is close to the US median midpoint ($58K) — in the middle half of Student Services salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 25 open Student Services jobs in Massachusetts and 552 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Student Services postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 323 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 167 of the 552 open Student Services jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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