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Boston University UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISOR, College of Arts & Sciences, Economics in BOSTON, Massachusetts
Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past, uncovering new perspectives, and crafting creative solutions to real-world problems. Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise.
Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders. We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave. The Undergraduate Academic Advisor in Economics (EC) works alongside internationally renowned faculty and a diverse undergraduate student body to support economics education at Boston University.
This position is one of three staff advisors, who together, with assistance from faculty consultants, serve as academic advisors for all Economics majors and minors as well as students in other disciplines interested in EC courses and programs. In collaboration with the CAS Academic Advising Center, EC Advisors help students navigate the University and College degree requirements while working with them to develop a plan to realize their academic, career, and life goals. EC Advisors also coordinate and lead programs alongside the CAS Office of Student Programs & Leadership, as well as participate in first-year experience programming that includes teaching first-year seminars and other departmental activities related to our undergraduate program. Apply today to join our growing and dynamic global community!
Required Skills
BA required, MA preferred, with 5+ years of experience.
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 Experience