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 Advisor in Political Science (PO) and History (HI) will advise a caseload of majors and serve as a resource for all PO and HI majors, minors and students seeking information about PO and HI courses and programs. In cooperation with the CAS Academic Advising Center, the PO/HI Advisor will help students navigate the University's General Education program (BU Hub) while working with them to develop a plan to realize their academic, career, and life goals. The PO/HI Advisor will also participate in First Year Experience programming including teaching first year seminars and planning and leading programs in collaboration with CAS Office of Student Programs & Leadership. The position will include administrative responsibilities related to course enrollments, scheduling, and commencement.
Skills
Bachelors degree with 3-5 years of 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.
