Academic Advisor for Transfer Students & Peer Academic Support Specialist
Brandeis University â“ Academic Services | Waltham, MA | Full-Time

About the Role:
Brandeis University is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Academic Advisor for Transfer Students & Peer Academic Support Specialist to join our Academic Services team. This role provides a unique opportunity to support the success, engagement, and persistence of transfer students while contributing to the development and growth of our peer academic support programs. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative higher education professional passionate about guiding students through their academic journey and fostering inclusive learning communities.

The hiring range for this position is $66,900-$70,100

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Advising for Transfer Students (50%)

• Serve as the primary advisor for undergraduate transfer students, providing guidance on academic planning, major/minor selection, course registration, and university policies.

• Support students in navigating transfer credit evaluations, building academic and social connections, and achieving their personal, academic, and professional goals.

• Collaborate across campus with faculty, Student Financial Services, the Registrarâ™s Office, the Hiatt Career Center, Student Life, and other partners to ensure holistic support.

• Maintain accurate advising records and prepare student cases for the Committee on Academic Standing when needed.

Peer Academic Support (25%)

• Contribute to the hiring, training, and development of student leaders, including Roosevelt Fellows and BUGS tutors.

• Support initiatives in tutoring, academic mentoring, study skills development, and time and task management coaching.

• Promote peer-led academic programs and foster a culture of collaboration and student success.

Student Success Initiatives (20%)

• Partner with the Director of Student Success and Retention to support retention-focused programming and initiatives.

• Coordinate outreach and programming for students returning from leaves of absence and build community engagement opportunities.

Other Duties (5%)

• Support the broader mission of Academic Services, contributing to initiatives and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masterâ™s Degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.

• 3â“5 years of experience in higher education, ideally in an advising role focused on academic success and student retention.

• Experience with peer educator programs, tutoring initiatives, or academic mentoring preferred.

• Knowledge of student development theory, learning theory, and models of peer leadership.

• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.

Why Brandeis?
Brandeis University is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant campus community. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on transfer student success, contribute to innovative peer support programs, and collaborate with a dedicated team of student affairs professionals.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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