ABOUT SIMMONS
Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.
As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
Simmons University’s Academic Advisor & Student Data Specialist joins the School of Nursing & Physical Therapy to support Pre-licensure Nursing advising and data operations within the School. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Data Analytics, the Advisor plays a critical role in maintaining data systems, keeping up-to-date records, and ensuring student success in the program. The Advisor is responsible for tracking progress towards degree completion, managing student expectations of program requirements, and conducting outreach to students about academic progression and program policies.
The Advisor oversees student enrollment and registration, maintains accurate student data, and counsels students on course re