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Purdue University is hiring an Academic Advisor to support student success and engagement at the Mitch Daniels School of Business. The role involves providing personalized academic advising, guiding students through course planning and degree requirements, and connecting them with campus resources and opportunities to enhance their academic and career journeys.

Highlights

Provide personalized academic advising focused on student growth, success, and belonging.
Assist students with academic, career, and life decisions through informed guidance.
Guide students in course planning, registration, degree progress, and adherence to university policies.
Engage in proactive communication and outreach to build relationships and support students effectively.
Use data insights to identify and address student needs for timely intervention and encouragement.
Refer students to appropriate campus resources when additional support is required.
Strong proficiency required in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must have a graduate or professional degree relevant to the position.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are essential.
Works within the Mitch Daniels School of Business focused on integrating STEM and business education and transformational student experiences.

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Job Summary

At Purdue University, Academic Advisors play a vital role in helping students discover their path, achieve their goals, and make the most of their Purdue experience. Through personalized guidance, meaningful connections, and a student-centered approach, Academic Advisors empower students to navigate their academic journey with confidence while preparing for success in their careers and beyond.

As a trusted partner and advocate, you will create an inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. By combining data-informed outreach with individualized advising, you will help students make informed decisions, engage with campus opportunities, and stay on track toward graduation.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide personalized academic advising that supports student success, growth, and belonging.
Empower students to be active, responsible learners by helping them make informed academic, career, and life decisions.
Guide students through course planning, registration, degree requirements, and academic progress toward graduation.
Build meaningful relationships through regular communication and proactive outreach.
Connect students with experiential learning opportunities, campus programs, and resources that enrich their Purdue experience.
Utilize data and student insights to identify opportunities for intervention, encouragement, and support.
Refer students to appropriate campus resources when additional assistance is needed.
Educate students about university policies, procedures, and academic systems while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.

About Mitch Daniels School of Business: The Mitch Daniels School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:

Academic Prowess. Daniels School faculty are able to see and steer to what's next, imparting thought leadership to peers in an ever-growing student body.
Integration of STEM and Business. Every company today is a technology organization, and business leaders must understand how specific technologies can create competitive advantage.
Transformational Student Experience. Some of life's most important lessons aren't found in a book or a lecture hall. Active transformational experience will produce critical thinkers who see and tackle the world's largest problems.
Freedom and Capitalism. Daniels students will learn through transformative texts that free markets have raised living standards tremendously for all people.
Powered by Business Partnerships. The Daniels School provides opportunities for industry partners and alumni to connect with students and faculty in order to provide solutions to business challenges of today and the future.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

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

Skills needed:

Demonstrated commitment to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to solve problems 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

Additional Information:

To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
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

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S055
Job Code #20002152

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

What You'll Be Doing

Provide personalized academic advising that supports student success, growth, and belonging.
Empower students to be active, responsible learners by helping them make informed academic, career, and life decisions.
Guide students through course planning, registration, degree requirements, and academic progress toward graduation.
Build meaningful relationships through regular communication and proactive outreach.
Connect students with experiential learning opportunities, campus programs, and resources that enrich their Purdue experience.
Utilize data and student insights to identify opportunities for intervention, encouragement, and support.
Refer students to appropriate campus resources when additional assistance is needed.
Educate students about university policies, procedures, and academic systems while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.

Academic Prowess. Daniels School faculty are able to see and steer to what's next, imparting thought leadership to peers in an ever-growing student body.
Integration of STEM and Business. Every company today is a technology organization, and business leaders must understand how specific technologies can create competitive advantage.
Transformational Student Experience. Some of life's most important lessons aren't found in a book or a lecture hall. Active transformational experience will produce critical thinkers who see and tackle the world's largest problems.
Freedom and Capitalism. Daniels students will learn through transformative texts that free markets have raised living standards tremendously for all people.
Powered by Business Partnerships. The Daniels School provides opportunities for industry partners and alumni to connect with students and faculty in order to provide solutions to business challenges of today and the future.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

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

Skills needed:

Demonstrated commitment to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to solve problems 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

Additional Information:

To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
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

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S055
Job Code #20002152

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer.

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