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Purdue University is hiring an Academic Advisor for the College of Engineering. The Academic Advisor will support undergraduate engineering students by guiding their academic and personal development, collaborating with faculty and staff, and helping students make informed decisions to achieve their educational and career goals.

Highlights

Advise and support undergraduate engineering students in one or more specific majors.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote student success and retention.
Develop and implement programs and initiatives that foster student achievement.
Maintain consistent communication and use data to monitor student academic progress.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and guide students in course registration.
Required to have a graduate or professional degree relevant to the position.
Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in student services or related fields and knowledge of Purdue programs and majors.
Annual salary offered is $46,000 and the role is exempt from overtime.

Academic Advisor Full Description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about supporting students in their academic and personal growth? Are you excited about working with engineering students? If so, we have an great opportunity for you to join our team as an Academic Advisor in the College of Engineering at Purdue University in West Lafayette!

The Engineering Office of Undergraduate Education is seeking a highly-motivated, dynamic, and student-centered individual to join our team as an Academic Advisor. You will play a critical role in helping students navigate the academic and personal challenges of pursuing a degree in engineering at Purdue. Academic Advisors promote an environment that challenges and supports students by providing meaningful opportunities for student learning, development, and integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences. Advisors are 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. This position will report to the Office of Undergraduate Education in the College of Engineering, and support one or more engineering academic majors.

This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

What You'll Be Doing:

Advisors are 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.

Responsibilities:

· Advise and support undergraduate students in the College of Engineering, focusing on one or more specific majors.

· Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to support student success and retention.

· Assist with the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that support student success.

· Create an open and respectful environment by utilizing student-centered practice that emphasizes mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity.

· Center the student in an asset-framed approach where advising provides 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, programs, and opportunities related to students' educational and career goals.

· 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.

About Us:

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.

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What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

Must have an earned graduate or professional degree in a field relevant to the position

Skills needed:

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.

Nice to have:

Master’s degree in Student Services, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or field related to the majors advised
Knowledge of undergraduate student development and recruitment.
Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University.
Knowledge of field related to majors advised.

A cover letter is required to be fully considered.

This position is a hybrid position with the option for 4 on campus days and 1 remote day.

Academic Advisor Salary: $46,000

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EO/EA University

FLSA Status

Exempt

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