ACADEMIC ADVISOR, Sargent College, Academic Services

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500793320512

Posted Date

5/15/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 46

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$55,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$65,000.00

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

General Description

Boston University (BU) is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. In our undergraduate Schools and Colleges, students gain depth of knowledge in their chosen major. Through the BU Hub, our university-wide general education curriculum, students follow their interests as they gain breadth of knowledge and essential skills. Inside and outside the classroom, our students engage in a vast array of activities such as cutting-edge research, artistic production, innovation and entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and global exploration. Academic advisors across the Boston University colleges and schools engage in holistic academic advising that supports exploration and helps students realize academic, career and life goals.

Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has two positions for academic advisors. Sargent College is one of the country's leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1300 undergraduate and 600 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 30 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health sciences, human physiology and nutrition. The undergraduate advising team includes seven academic advisors and an Associate Director, all of whom report to the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression. We seek candidates who support our commitment to ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place where everyone can thrive.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 1-3 years relevant experience

Additional Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Additional Details

• 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.