MILLS COLLEGE

Academic Advisor

Boston, MA (Main Campus)

Sponsorship not specified$54k-$76kDetected 14 days ago

SpringExcelCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

The Explore Program Academic Advisor will work with undeclared students to provide them with holistic guidance and support as they explore their academic interests and make the transition to their majors.
The Academic Advisor will design and implement exploratory programs and events which provide opportunities for invaluable connections to faculty, students, and information about various majors across the University.
The Academic Advisor will also serve as a resource to prospective and deposited students and their families, making connections and referrals to Explore Program advisors and student leaders to improve University yield efforts to recruit and retain high-talent students.

Provide guidance to undeclared students to support their first- and second-year exploration and assist with academic and career path clarification
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
Design and implement events that help students identify the best major for them
Support development and implementation of summer orientation programs for incoming students
Collaborate in the planning and staffing of Admissions events, including Welcome Days, NU Preview Days, prospective student and family webinars, Visitor Center and new student orientation presentations
Have demonstrated counseling ability utilizing development theory to create a student-centered academic environment
Effectively set goals, multi-task and manage time

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
Master's degree preferred, preferably in counseling, human services, or higher education.
At least two years of work or educational experience, preferably in higher education.
Must enjoy working with first-year students and helping them adjust to college life.

$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.

This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

This listing is sourced directly from MILLS COLLEGE's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.