GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISOR, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is a top-ranked college that focuses on cross-disciplinary research experiential learning and community engagement. We seek to empower our students faculty and staff to reshape the systems that impact learning and human development more firmly centering them in justice diversity and belonging. To learn more about our college visit Wheelock is one of the 17 schools and colleges that are part of Boston University one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today. With more than 37000 students from all 50 states and 145 countries BU is among the largest independent universities in the United States. To learn more about Boston University visit .

The Graduate Student Advisor at BU Wheelock provides comprehensive advising and retention support to graduate students guiding them through program requirements monitoring at-risk students and connecting them with university resources as needed. This role also leads student engagement efforts by planning and executing programming such as orientation community-building events graduation celebrations and support for affinity groups and graduate student organizations. Additionally the advisor handles day-to-day administrative functions supervises a graduate assistant and collaborates across offices to ensure a cohesive student experience. The position also plays a supporting role in financial aid literacy helping students understand financial aid concepts in partnership with the Financial Aid Office.

This is a full-time 40 hour per week position with access to the Universitys comprehensive benefits plan and an office on BUs Charles River Campus. The Graduate Student Advisor will maintain a hybrid work modality with four days on-site and one remote day per week subject to operational needs and approval by the supervisor. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support student services events.

Essential Functions

1. Graduate Student Advising and Retention 50%

Provides comprehensive graduate student advising and general academic support applying established advising practices to guide students through program requirements review progress toward degree completion monitor students on probation or otherwise at risk and conducts proactive How are you doing check-ins. Conducts outreach related to action items and follow-up needs manages advising communications such as the This Week at Wheelock newsletter and relevant Blackboard sites and makes appropriate referrals to university resources as needed.

2. Student Engagement and Programming 25%

Plans executes and assesses graduate student programming including orientation community-building activities graduation celebrations and other recognition events. Provides oversight and support for Affinity Groups and Graduate Student Organizations and collaborates with students and campus partners to foster inclusive engagement and community.

3. Supervision and Administrative Support 10%
Supervises a graduate assistant and supports the day-to-day administrative functions of Student Services. Responds to general inbox inquiries maintains organized communication and follow-up and collaborates with other offices and departments to ensure a cohesive and well-coordinated student experience.

4. Financial Aid Literacy and Support 10%
In partnership with the Financial Aid Office supports students understanding of financial aid concepts and processes helps clarify common questions and makes referrals as appropriate so students can access accurate information and resources.

5. Other Duties as Assigned 5%

Contribute to special projects initiatives and administrative tasks that support the evolving needs of BU Wheelock including cross-functional collaboration process improvements continuous learning and development and other assignments consistent with the scope and objectives of this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in student services academic advising or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated ability to support graduate students through advising outreach and referrals.
• Strong communication organization and collaboration skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a student-centered environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in higher education student affairs counseling education or a related field preferred.
• Experience in graduate student advising student services or higher education administration preferred.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $56000 to $61000 annually. This range is based on factors such as experience qualifications and the overall scope of the role. Please note that the final salary offered may vary depending on these factors.

Confidential Data: All information (written verbal electronic etc.) that an employee encounters while working at Boston University is considered confidential. Employees must adhere to University and departmental policies guidelines and procedures; and all applicable laws and regulations at all times.