Admissions Advisor

COLLEGE ADVISOR, Enrollment & Student Administration, Undergraduate Admissions Boston University PATH (Planning and Advising for Transitions to Higher Education) is a college and career access program at Boston University. Our mission is to build connected postsecondary advising systems across Greater Boston where every student can pursue college and career choices with confidence. BU PATH places well‑trained, recent college graduates as full‑time advisers in 26 Greater Boston area high schools (Boston, Malden & Somerville Public High Schools) to help students navigate the complex processes of college admissions, matriculation and securing financial aid. Position Overview BU PATH seeks recent Boston‑area college graduates for a year of full‑time AmeriCorps service as college advisers in partner high schools. The advisers report to program staff and to an on‑site supervisor at each school. They serve for 1–2 years in a paid AmeriCorps position and receive a living allowance as well as health and dental benefits, an educational award and tuition remission. Essential Functions Provide one‑on‑one admissions and financial aid assistance to students and families. Organize group events that encourage students and families to create post‑graduate plans and apply to college. Establish productive working relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers in assigned partner schools. Assess, in consultation with BU PATH and partner school, the needs of the school and adapt programs and activities to meet these needs. Assist the BU PATH evaluation staff by collecting and interpreting key progress and outcome variables to evaluate the effectiveness of programming. Record service activity data and submit monthly progress reports to document outcomes. Maintain expertise in admissions and financial aid advising by participating fully in pre‑ and in‑service training and other opportunities for professional development. Marginal Functions Assist in the efforts of the other BU PATH advisers. Represent BU PATH to potential supporters and other interested parties. Assist with school‑based events, such as clubs, field trips or enrichment activities. Support in facilitating and creating content for college and career planning workshops, events, and training requests from non‑partner schools. Required Skills and Qualifications Tact, diplomacy, and a strong commitment to service. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively to solve problems and reach goals. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably earned in May 2026, December 2025, May 2025, or December 2024, and preferably from a Boston‑area college/university. Boston natives, graduates of the high schools BU PATH serves also preferred. Due to AmeriCorps requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident aliens and consent to a National Service Criminal History and SORI check process. Terms of Service Position start date: August 17 , 2026 Position end date: June 30 , 2027 Full‑time: 40 hours/week; times vary per school placement schedule (average 7:30 AM‑4 PM). Length of service: Position may be extended for an additional full year if mutually agreed upon by program staff and the adviser. Location: Each adviser will be placed at a Boston‑area high school; the majority of service hours take place at the school, with additional hours completed at Boston University. Supervision: Each adviser reports to a BU PATH supervisor and an on‑site supervisor designated by the high school. Benefits: Semi‑monthly living allowance, health and dental, educational award and tuition remission. Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement Boston University is 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr