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. Through our undergraduate schools & colleges, students gain depth of knowledge in their chosen major. The BU Hub, our university-wide general education curriculum, enables students to follow their interests as they gain breadth of knowledge and essential skills. Both inside and outside the classroom, our students engage in cutting-edge research, artistic and creative endeavors, innovation and entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and global exploration. To advance our educational mission, BU is further expanding our undergraduate academic advising resources. In collaboration with many stakeholders, the inaugural Associate Director of Advisor Training and Development will be responsible for contributing to this expansion and enhancement of academic advising at BU. Our University community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression. We seek candidates who support our commitment to academic advising and to ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable, and diverse place where everyone can thrive.

 

Working collaboratively with colleagues in BU's undergraduate schools and colleges, the Associate Director of Advisor Training and Development will build and lead a comprehensive onboarding, training, and professional development program for approximately 120 professional undergraduate academic advisors at Boston University. In addition, the Associate Director will manage ongoing communication to the advising community, including delivery of important curriculum and policy updates. This position will support the expansion of existing professional development and community building activities for advisors. The Associate Director of Advisor Training and Development reports to the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Advising and Student Success. 

 

On-boarding, Training, and Professional Development (70%). Develop and maintain a comprehensive onboarding, training, and professional development program for approximately 120 professional undergraduate academic advisors at Boston University. This training and development program will include areas such as: onboarding for new advisors, training on advising tools and resources and on the MyBU student information system, skill development for advisors, training on academic programs and policies, and administration of professional development workshops using in-person, virtual, and online formats. Manage the administration of the advisor training and development program, including tracking advisor completion and issuing certificates. Onboarding and training will be delivered virtually and in-person.  Communication (10%). Manage ongoing communication to advising community, including delivery of important curriculum and policy updates; keep Undergraduate Advising and Student Success website updated.  Community Collaboration (10%). Collaborate with the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Advising and Student Success, the Advising Network, the Advising Steering Committee, and the undergraduate schools & colleges and central units on the administration of annual Academic Advising Awards, the planning for the annual Undergraduate Academic Advising Symposium, and other efforts to build community among advising staff.  Assessment (5%). Administer regular advisor needs assessments and overall training program assessments. Other (5%). Other duties related to advising and the undergraduate experience, as assigned.