Join a mission-driven university committed to empowering students and driving social justice.
About Simmons University
Simmons University, located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, has been preparing students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Founded for equality, Simmons offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and coeducational graduate programs. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Schedule
- 100% remote position
- Part-time, 19–20 hours per week
- 12-month position
- Flexible scheduling within business hours
Responsibilities
- Advise a caseload of undergraduate students, focusing on transfer students, adult learners, and undeclared upper-level students
- Use Starfish and Workday systems for advising, tracking, reporting, and early alerts
- Prepare enrollment data for the Enrollment Management Council and represent Undergraduate Advising
- Run reports, analyze data, and maintain advising dashboards using Workday, Excel, and Qualtrix
- Update advisor assignments and collaborate with leadership on new student assignments
- Manage placement systems for math and language in collaboration with faculty
- Stay current on university programs, policies, and academic updates
- Support student success through one-on-one meetings, group sessions, and drop-in advising
- Collaborate closely with faculty, staff, and campus leadership to advocate for students
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1–2 years of related experience in advising, assessment, and reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong ability to connect with students and work collaboratively with faculty and leadership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Two or more years of professional higher education experience
- Experience with high-achieving students
- Proficiency with Starfish, Workday, Google, and Moodle
- Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
Benefits
- Fully remote role with flexible scheduling
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on student success and retention
- Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment
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