Manager OF Academic Advising, School of Hospitality Administration

MANAGER OF ACADEMIC ADVISING, School of Hospitality Administration Category Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

7/15/2026

Grade 47

$62,525.00

$70,000.00

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.

Full-Time/Regular

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 a 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.

The School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) seeks a collaborative and student-centered Manager of Academic Advising to serve as the primary academic advisor for both undergraduate and graduate students. This position provides holistic academic advising, supports student success initiatives, and oversees key registrar functions in partnership with the Undergraduate and Graduate Program Chairs, faculty, and University offices. The Manager of Academic Advising plays an integral role in supporting students throughout their academic journey while helping to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the school’s academic operations.

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.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Academic Advising serves as the primary academic advisor for all undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA). This position provides holistic academic advising, oversees student success initiatives, manages key registrar functions within the School, and collaborates closely with faculty, University offices, and academic leadership to support student progression from enrollment through graduation.

The Manager of Academic Advising works closely with the Undergraduate and Graduate Program Chairs, the Assistant Dean, faculty, and University partners to ensure accurate implementation of curriculum, academic policies, and student records.

Holistic Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Advising

Serve as the primary academic advisor for all undergraduate and graduate students within SHA.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide individualized academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students regarding degree requirements, curriculum planning, registration, and academic success.
• Develop educational plans that align with students’ academic, personal, and professional goals.
• Interpret and explain University and School academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements.
• Monitor student progress toward degree completion and proactively identify students who may benefit from additional support.
• Assist students experiencing academic difficulty and connect them with appropriate campus resources.
• Advise students regarding internships, study abroad, minors, electives, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate advising documentation within MyBU Student.
• Conduct outreach to promote student engagement and timely degree progression.
• Support students through academic petitions, course substitutions, independent studies, leaves of absence, withdrawals, and other academic processes.

Registrar and Academic Operations

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