Graduate Student Advisor School of Education Academic Services Job Boston Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISOR School of Education Academic Services

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 students, faculty, and staff to reshape the systems that impact learning and human development, more firmly centering them in justice, diversity, and belonging.

Role Overview

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 full‑time 40‑hour weekly position includes student engagement programming, administrative supervision, and financial aid literacy support. The role is hybrid, with four days on site and one remote day per week, and may require occasional evening or weekend work.

Essential

Functions

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 conduct proactive “How are you doing?” check‑ins. Conducts outreach, manages advising communications such as the “This Week at Wheelock” newsletter and relevant Blackboard sites, and makes appropriate referrals to university resources.

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.

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.

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 so students can access accurate information and resources.

Other Duties as Assigned – 5%

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s 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

Master’s 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 $56,000 to $61,000 annually. The final salary may vary based on experience, qualifications, and role scope.

Benefits

This full‑time position provides access to the University’s comprehensive benefits plan and is located on BU’s Charles River Campus. The Hybrid work model specifies a mix of on‑site and remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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