Academic Advisor

The Opportunity
Lesley University is seeking an Academic Advisor for our Low Residency Expressive Therapy programs. This position plays a crucial role in fostering success and ensuring that students have a rewarding educational experience. The Academic Advisor supports students with their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and career goals.
They will advise students individually, or in groups, regarding department requirements, appropriate class selection, policies, and campus resources, to ensure students meet the requirements for graduation. In this capacity, the Academic Advisor assists in helping students have better academic performance, increased retention rates, and a more fulfilling university experience.
The Academic Advisor will likewise assist with degree audits, maintain advising records and confidential student evaluations in Colleague, and advise special student populations such as transfer students, undeclared majors, first generati...