Academic Advisor

Location : Nashua

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500166

Division : Academic Affairs

Department : Student Academic Advising

Opening Date : 11 / 10 / 2025

Description

Reporting to the Director of Academic Advising, the Academic Advisor is responsible for providing academic and career advising to a variety of students. The advisor is a resource for all Rivier students as they plan their academic experience and intended career path.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work : Full-time, 52 weeks per year., working on-site in person at our Nashua campus Monday - Friday 8 : 30 - 5 : 00 with occasional evenings and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for students by meeting individually and in groups at orientation programs and throughout the year.
• Assist students with decisions about majors and the process of declaring / changing majors, guide students during course enrollment periods, provide information on academic support resources, and help students develop a responsible approach to academic planning.
• Provide career counseling / coaching to students at all levels, individually and in groups.
• Assist students in identifying interests and abilities.
• Facilitate career development workshops, introduce students to career resources, review resumes and job search correspondence, guide students through graduate and professional school options, and guide students on how to make effective choices.
• Create, organize, and support major Career Development Center events such as career fairs, internship programs, graduate and professional school fairs, and various first-year orientation events.
• Collaborate with faculty and Academic Affairs for the most current information for students and a continuous feedback loop to benefit students.
• Contribute to efforts related to outcomes assessment of student learning and evaluation of programs and services.
• Support institutional, divisional, and departmental mission and goals.
• Participate in planning, serve on committees / task force groups, and engage in professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

Applicants should apply online and include a cover letter along with resume / CV at :

All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above.

In addition to a competitive salary, Rivier University offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and disability plans, retirement plan with employer match, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, educational assistance benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and a variety of additional discounts and services.

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