UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC ADVISOR, Computer Science

Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past, uncovering new perspectives, and crafting creative solutions to real-world problems. Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise. Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders. We offer generous benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance, tuition remission, retirement savings, paid time off, and holiday leave. The Undergraduate Academic Advisors in CAS Computer Science (CS Advisors) are the primary point of contact for all Computer Science majors and minors, as well as students in other disciplines who seek advice about CS courses and programs. Advisors serve as the academic advisor for all first and second year students majoring, or interested in majoring, in a program offered in the Department of Computer Science. In cooperation with the CAS Academic Advising Center, CS Advisors will help students navigate the Universitys General Education program (BU Hub) while working with them to develop a plan to realize their academic, career, and life goals. CS Advisors will also participate in First Year Experience programming including teaching first year seminars, planning and leading programs in collaboration with the CAS Office of Student Programs & Leadership, and other administrative duties as needed.

Required Skills

Bachelors degree with 5-8 years of experience or Masters degree with 3-5 years of work experience required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and 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.

Required Experience

Bachelors degree with 5-8 years of experience or Masters degree with 3-5 years of work experience required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and 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.