Academic Advisor

About the role

Job Summary: The Academic Advisor for Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies (CPS) reports to the Associate Director of Academic Advising and is responsible for providing comprehensive academic advising services and support for CPS learners in bachelors' completion and graduate and professional studies programs across the global network. They ideate, implement and ensure best practices and policies related to CPS student advising services and support to ensure continuous improvement and learner success. The Academic Advisor will partner with an assigned caseload of students to facilitate the development of academic and professional planning that incorporates experiential learning elements and exploration, engagement with networks and communities through an appreciate advising model. While the Academic Advisor may have primary responsibilities on their assigned campus, they will attend remote meetings and implement projects for specific position responsibilities and needs within Northeastern University, Boston. At the College of Professional Studies (CPS - Home | Northeastern University College of Professional Studies ), we serve as a dynamic workforce development hub at the intersection of industry and academics. We empower our community of lifelong learners to build successful careers in groundbreaking fields through experiential learning, world-class research, and strategic industry partnerships. Our vibrant, collaborative community transcends traditional boundaries, pairing cutting-edge research with practical workplace wisdom. CPS is committed to fostering lasting professional connections that cultivate lifelong success, with access to a powerful global network of over 257,000 alumni across 180 countries. Our diverse faculty of scholar-practitioners guide students to create lives aligned with their highest aspirations while developing literacy in technological, data-driven, and human-centered approaches essential for tomorrow's workforce. As a staff member at CPS, you'll be an integral part of this transformative ecosystem, directly contributing to student success while growing professionally in an environment that values innovation, diversity of thought, and continuous development.