Academic Advisor

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Academic Advisor in the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success. The Academic Advisor provides appreciative advising, continuous and empathic support, and strategic direction to students in their assigned student group. The annual salary for this position is $49,236.72.

Primary Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute on-going communication plans to advisees; track student progress using various software platforms and serve as liaison to academic departments/colleges utilizing efficient and effective communication strategies to collaborate as a wrap-around support team for each individual student.
• Guide students in developing and maintaining a plan of study that meets degree requirements and fits their timetable for graduation.
• Maintain a consistent pattern of contact to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication.
• Use analytical data to identify students who might be “at risk” for continued academic success and progress to degree to initiate interactions and develop success strategies to address those challenges.
• Assess when a situation calls for professional intervention or referral.
• Complete documentation for proper maintenance of student records.
• Create and maintain relationships with constituents across the institution.
• Effectively utilize myBLUEprint, Banner, goPFW, Slate, Navigate, and any other associated technology.
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments/units.
• Attend departmental meetings as desired by academic unit.
• Act in a symbiotic relationship ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Serve as local expert in academic areas assigned to assure that students understand and engage in successful matriculation through their major area of study.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year academic advising or related experience.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong data and computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collection of advising data, as well as analysis and application of the same.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer support skills. Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lead collaborative groups of faculty, staff, and students.
• Knowledge of theories and best practices as they apply to academic advising in a university setting.
• Knowledge of student informational systems (i.e. Banner, Degree Works, Navigate).
• Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue Fort Wayne.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• 2-5 years of academic advising or related experience.
• Experience in teaching P-12.
• Understanding of student development theory.
• Familiarity with typical student information systems and university software like Banner, Degree Works, Brightspace, and Qualtrics.
  
  

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
  
  

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
  
  

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA

FLSA Status

Exempt