Northeastern University·Oakland, California
The Academic Advisor provides student-focused academic guidance, monitors student progress, and conducts outreach to at-risk students. Additionally, the role involves teaching sections of the Introduction to College course and collaborating with various campus departments to support student success.
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 program’s 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
Required Bachelor's degree 2–3 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
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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
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of relevant professional experience. Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills are required, along with experience working with diverse student populations.
Market context
In California, academic advisor roles are commonly tied to student retention, degree planning, and support for diverse campus populations, so demand often tracks enrollment and student-success priorities. Competition can be strong because employers look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and clear communication and organization skills; a master’s in higher education or a related field can help. Review how your experience with diverse students matches the posting, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.