Academic Advisor

Purdue University•West Lafayette, IN

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne: We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Academic Advisor in our Advising & Student Academic Success department. This position will support students in the Doermer School of Business by evaluating and determining student's interests and abilities as a link to selecting majors or programs. The annual salary for this position is $46,818.00.

Requirements

Master's Degree
One year academic advising or related experience.
Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills required.
Strong data and computer skills required.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education, Business, Counseling.
2-5 years of academic advising or related experience.
Understanding of student development theory preferred.
Familiarity with typical student information systems and university software like Banner, Cognos, Degree Works, Brightspace, and Qualtrics.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one academic advising.
Communicate with students via office visits, email, phone calls, and text messages.
Assess when a situation calls for professional intervention or academic referral.
Conduct audits on student progress toward their degree.
Interpret procedures and policies for students on a daily basis.
Complete documentation for proper maintenance of student records.
Participate in orientation activities and recruiting activities designed to attract new students.
Other duties as assigned.

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/

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