Academic Advisor, Associate

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Academic Advisor- Associate (35237) in our Central Advising Department. This position provides advising, continual support, and strategic direction to assigned student groups and advising load. The wage for this position is $43,888.00.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote an inclusive environment that challenges and supports students by providing meaningful opportunities for student learning, development, and integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences.
• Dedicated to empowering students to be active responsible learners while guiding students to make well-informed decisions that lead to the achievement of students’ educational, career and life goals.
• Create an open, respectful, and inclusive environment by utilizing an equity-minded, student-centered practice that emphasizes mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity.
• Center the student in an asset framed approach where advising differentiates educational guidance to meet students where they are and acknowledges the critical value of each student’s unique social capital.
• Empower students to be active responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions.
• Guide students in course selection and the process for registering for courses.
• Identify campus activities, and programs opportunities related to students' major.
• Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communications with assigned students.
• Use data to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and conduct audits on student’s degree progress.
• Assess when a student’s situation requires referral to campus resources.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records.
• Teach students about the university’s structure, systems, policies, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Master’s Degree in relevant field.
• 1-2 years of experience in Academic Advising at the University Level.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups.
• Ability and willingness to work in a changing environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of undergraduate student development and recruitment.
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University.
• Knowledge of field related to majors advised.

• 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:

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

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

To be considered for this position, you must apply

online at https://careers.purdue.edu/FW