Academic Advisor

Northeastern University

Last Updated: 8/21/2026 11:11:43 PM

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Current Days Open
23
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$72,320.11 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$72,320.11 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
48
First Seen
6/3/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$51,785.00 (Yearly)
7/24/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$74,607.50 (Yearly)
11/12/2025

Full Job Description

About the Opportunity Job Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Global Undergraduate Academic Advising, this position delivers student-focused academic advising to undergraduate students enrolled in pathway programs offered on Northeastern network campuses, including identifying students interests, abilities, and academic goals. Academic Advisors working with undergraduate students attending a Northeastern undergraduate pathway program will be responsible for general program advising across the portfolio of degree programs offered and work in partnership with the advising units from each programs home college on the Boston campus. Academic Advisors assist in identifying struggling or at-risk students, including making appropriate referrals to other college resources; provide schedule-building support, registration assistance, add/drop or withdrawal assistance, and major declaration guidance; maintain detailed student records; participate in recruitment activities, programs, and initiatives, including providing advising information to prospective students and orientation advising; participate in departmental and committee meetings as appropriate for supporting assigned students; develop and coordinate relationships with various offices on campus to better serve students; and facilitate multiple sections of the Introduction to College course. The Academic Advisor works to foster a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all undergraduate pathway program students. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Academic Advising and Retention (60%) Partner with academic advising units on the Boston and other global campuses to perform general advising duties and provide academic advising support for the undergraduate pathway program student population in alignment with best practices in student support Use the early alert system to track and conduct outreach to at-risk students Maintain documentation of interactions with students, accurate student records, and monitor academic progress Participate in committees related to advising Teaching (25%) Teach sections of Introduction to College Collaborate with undergraduate academic advising units on the Boston campus to develop new course modules and teaching methods, where appropriate Monitor attendance and grades for all sections Submit progress reports as needed Special Projects (15%) Collaborate with assigned campus departments and offices in liaison roles, including the Registrar, the Office of Global Services, and WeCare Participate in committees related to advising Support Admissions efforts and events as needed Minimum Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree 23 years of relevant professional experience Experience working with diverse student populations Excellent oral and written communication skills Understanding of educational requirements and advising processes Demonstrated technology proficiency with various software applications Strong organizational skills Experience working as part of a team Preferred Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or another relevant field Required Documents Resume 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. Base Pay Rate: $72,320.11 Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The systemwhich includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwideserves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The universitys residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeasterns personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectorsaligned around solving todays highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

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