UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISOR, Office of the Provost, Computing and Data Sciences
Boston University
Application
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Posted: 22-Dec-22
Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 22500581901220
The Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) is an interdisciplinary academic unit comprising scholars and researchers who are solely appointed in that unit as well as faculty with joint appointments in various schools and colleges at BU. CDS' mission is to be a catalyst for synergy and integration of research and education programs in computing and data sciences across the landscape of academic disciplines at BU. Founded in 2019 and housed in an iconic 19-story building, CDS complements and connects traditional academic disciplines through the language of computation and data. In support of the University's strategic goals, CDS is laying the foundation for promoting innovation-driven and civic-minded computing through thematic Impact Labs that act as catalysts for maximizing the real-world impact of its research, curricular, and co-curricular programs.
CDS Undergraduate Academic Advisors serve as the primary points of contact for advising undergraduate students. As such, they manage academic advising for students, especially first-year and second-year students, assisting and guiding them toward program completion and graduation. This includes providing holistic counseling to students with diverse academic and career goals; acting as a resource to students on academic policies, procedures, and requirements; monitoring student academic progress and assisting them in making appropriate educational choices and decisions; and recommending appropriate interventions or remedies for students facing unexpected challenges related to their academic or life experience at BU. Considering the expected fast-paced development of CDS faculty, programs, and administrative infrastructure, these roles are expected to evolve with significant career development opportunities for a successful candidate.
CDS believes that the cultural and social diversity of our community is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to recruit colleagues who supports our commitment to ensuring that BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive.
We seek dynamic and goals-oriented individuals who can work both independently and be part of a team in an exciting new interdisciplinary academic unit. These roles require exceptional communication and organizational skills, the ability to engage effectively and empathetically with students who are in the early stages of their journey in higher education, and the ability to bring the significant capacities and resources available at BU to bear on the positive experience of students. As such, these roles are expected to contribute significantly to the creation of a vibrant and supportive student community and culture.
A cover letter is required for consideration.
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree in Higher Education or related field preferred
5+ years of relevant experience in a student-facing advising role
Outstanding communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Careful about details such as record keeping, follow-through, and follow-up
Student-oriented, having an interest in and concern for students as individuals
Empathetic and able to listen, to be directive and non-directive, and to demonstrate patience and tolerance
Comfort with a fast-paced and dynamic work setting; flexibility, positivity, and teamwork are critical attributes
Capacity to foster a sense of belonging and community engagement with demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Fluency with modern productivity/communication tools (MS Office, G Suite, Slack, WordPress, etc.)
Preferred Experience and Skills
Familiarity with STEM advising.
Track record of proactive engagement with or support of programs aiming to broaden participation of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM
Interest in computing technologies and/or in the potential for data-driven inquiry
Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University's COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University's response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.
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