Overview of Lead Academic Advisor

The primary purpose of the Lead Academic and Student Success Advisor is to provide individual, appreciative, and transformational advising to students on matters such as selection of major, course selection and sequencing, and academic performance. In addition, the Lead Advisor will oversee the advisors within the college or unit and meet with advisors individually to provide feedback on a biweekly basis.

PNW Title: Lead Academic and Student Success Advisor

Duties and Responsibilities of Lead Academic Advisor

• Work with the Associate Dean and/or department chairs to provide feedback and help in addressing curriculum and scheduling issues or barriers experienced by students
• Work with other departments and units across the university to solve problems and collaborate while developing advising programs and resources
• Serve on the Advisor Council
• Essential to impacting the retention and success of Purdue University Northwest students
• Proactively reach out to targeted populations and maintain current and accurate records documenting individual student progress toward degree requirements while utilizing resources to support and strengthen communication and outreach with the assigned population of students
• Discuss with and refer students to the support services offered throughout campus and consistently provide a positive environment which assists students in their personal and academic growth and development

Benefits of Lead Academic Advisor

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
• Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.

PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

Education of Lead Academic Advisor

• Master’s degree in counseling, student affairs, or related field.

Experience of Lead Academic Advisor

• Three or more years of advising experience
• Leadership skills and a history of contributions to advising programs
• Demonstrated excellence in advising. Utilizing proactive outreach to improve retention rates
• Proactively seeking ways to solve issues experienced by students through the development of ideas and strategic initiatives to implement change

Core Competencies of Lead Academic Advisor

• Ability to learn, understand, interpret, and relay the full range of student services available, including enrollment services, academic policies & procedures of PNW and associated federal & state regulations
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to college advisors to enhance advisor performance
• Possess excellent written, verbal, organizational, and time management skills
• Adapt to changes and willingness to learn new things
• Initiate & maintain professional relationships with diverse groups & sensitivity to the needs of students
• May have to work evening & weekend hours during peak registration periods
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• Completed the Appreciative Advising Training and Certification
• Bilingual Skills, preferred

Additional Information

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hammond, IN 46323: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person