Academic Advisor

🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $47K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is hiring an Academic Advisor. The role involves providing one-on-one academic advising, supporting students in the Doermer School of Business by assessing their interests and abilities, conducting degree progress audits, and participating in orientation and recruitment activities.

Highlights

Provide personalized academic advising and communicate with students through various channels.
Assess when to refer students for professional intervention or academic support.
Conduct audits to track student progress toward degrees.
Interpret university policies and procedures for students daily.
Complete and maintain accurate student records and documentation.
Participate in orientation and recruitment activities aimed at attracting new students.
Master's Degree required; one year of academic advising or related experience.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary.
Proficiency with data and computer skills required; familiarity with Banner, Cognos, Degree Works, Brightspace, and Qualtrics preferred.
Annual salary: $46,818.00; benefits include tuition remission, insurance starting first day, and generous paid time off.

Academic Advisor Full Description

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.

Primary 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.

Required Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

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:

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

FLSA Status

Exempt

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