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Purdue University is hiring an Academic Advisor. This role involves providing exemplary advising services to undergraduate Math and Statistics students, fostering individualized relationships to facilitate academic and career success. Advisors will create inclusive environments, empower students to make informed decisions, guide course selections, and maintain communication patterns, while ensuring confidentiality of student records.

Highlights

Create and maintain an inclusive advising environment for diverse students.
Guide students in course selection and registration.
Utilize data for timely outreach and monitor student progress.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
Annual salary is $46,000.
Must have a relevant graduate or professional degree, with no equivalencies accepted.
Experience in student advising or recruitment is preferred.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and generous paid time off.
Retirement eligibility with a defined contribution waiting period.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is crucial.

Academic Advisor Full Description

The broad scope of science at Purdue is our strength.

The College of Science seeks an academic advising professional who will contribute to exemplary advising services for Math and Statistics undergraduate students at our Purdue West Lafayette location. If you desire to significantly impact the Purdue undergraduate experience in a collaborative team environment where your strengths and contributions are valued, this may be the professional experience you’ve been working towards.

College of Science advising is predicated on the belief that individualized relationships set the stage for student success and high advisor impact and satisfaction. As an Academic Advisor you will 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. Advisors empower students to be active, responsible learners while guiding students to make well-informed decisions that lead to achieving students' educational, career, and life goals.

In the role of an Academic Advisor, you will:
• Create an open and respectful environment in where students of diverse backgrounds and interests feel comfortable exploring and defining their goals and curricular pathways
• Empower students to be active, responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions
• Guide students in course selection and the process of registering for courses
• Identify campus activities and program opportunities related to students' major
• Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communication with assigned students
• Use data to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and conduct audits on students’ degree progress
• Assess when a student’s situation requires referral to campus resources
• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of student records
• Teach students about the university’s structure, systems, policies, and practices

A cover letter is required for consideration.

The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $46,000.

Benefits of being an advisor at Purdue

The Advisor Certification Program. The University Undergraduate Academic Advising Office offers this centralized professional development opportunity that allows new advisors to develop their foundational skills with other new advisors in a cohort. Advisors receive real-time feedback and training, including mentoring experience
Participation in the Student-Centered Advising initiative provides a unique learning experience grounded in Purdue students' and advisors' specific voices and experiences. Student-Centered Advising learning opportunities are cohort-based and designed to encourage learning and intentional reflection. Student-Centered Advising centers the student in an asset-framed approach. The advisor differentiates educational guidance to meet students where they are and acknowledges the critical value of each student's unique social capital
An advising ratio of 225:1. Purdue University is committed to maintaining one of the lowest advising caseloads in the country
The Purdue Academic Advising Association. This association boosts the longest-standing allied membership in NACADA, with a proud tradition of 36 years of professional development support and community among Purdue advisors

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Needed:

Must have a graduate or professional degree in a field relevant to the position
Equivalencies are not accepted for this position

Preferred:

One (1) year of studetn advising, recruitment, or other student-facing experience

Skills Needed:

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to:
- problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups
- collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families
- navigte a changing environment

Preferred:

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

Additional Information:

Purdue University 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
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package (https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2025/Benefits-summary-Admin-Prof-2025.pdf including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a
generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Employee Class

Professional

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.

EOE / AA

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

Original Job Description

The broad scope of science at Purdue is our strength.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $46,000.

Benefits of being an advisor at Purdue

The Advisor Certification Program. The University Undergraduate Academic Advising Office offers this centralized professional development opportunity that allows new advisors to develop their foundational skills with other new advisors in a cohort. Advisors receive real-time feedback and training, including mentoring experience
Participation in the Student-Centered Advising initiative provides a unique learning experience grounded in Purdue students' and advisors' specific voices and experiences. Student-Centered Advising learning opportunities are cohort-based and designed to encourage learning and intentional reflection. Student-Centered Advising centers the student in an asset-framed approach. The advisor differentiates educational guidance to meet students where they are and acknowledges the critical value of each student's unique social capital
An advising ratio of 225:1. Purdue University is committed to maintaining one of the lowest advising caseloads in the country
The Purdue Academic Advising Association. This association boosts the longest-standing allied membership in NACADA, with a proud tradition of 36 years of professional development support and community among Purdue advisors

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Needed:

Must have a graduate or professional degree in a field relevant to the position
Equivalencies are not accepted for this position

Preferred:

One (1) year of studetn advising, recruitment, or other student-facing experience

Skills Needed:

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to:
- problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups
- collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families
- navigte a changing environment

Preferred:

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

Additional Information:

Purdue University 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
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package (https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2025/Benefits-summary-Admin-Prof-2025.pdf including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a
generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Employee Class

Professional

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.

EOE / AA

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

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