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Purdue University is hiring an Academic Advisor to support undergraduate students in Math and Statistics at its West Lafayette campus. The advisor will create a supportive environment, guide students in course selection and academic decisions, and use data to monitor student progress, fostering student success through individualized advising.

Highlights

Provide academic advising and career guidance to Math and Statistics undergraduate students.
Create an inclusive and respectful environment for diverse student populations.
Assist students with course registration and educational planning.
Utilize data to monitor academic progress and conduct degree audits.
Refer students to campus resources as needed and maintain confidentiality of records.
Master's degree in higher education or related field required.
Minimum one year of student advising or related experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits include participation in professional development programs, a low advising caseload of 225:1, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

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 and Indianapolis locations. 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 a 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

This position will support the Purdue University -West Lafayette campus.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Needed:

Master’s degree in higher education or related field
One (1) year of student advising, recruitment, or other student-facing experience
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to:
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, and parents, and families
- Problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups
- Navigate a changing environment

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 Inclusive Advising initiative provides a unique learning experience grounded in Purdue students' and advisors' specific voices and experiences Inclusive Advising learning opportunities are cohort-based and designed to encourage learning and intentional reflection. Inclusive 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

Additional Information:

A cover letter is required for consideration.
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 including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

Original Job Description

The broad scope of science at Purdue is our strength.

In the role of a 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

This position will support the Purdue University -West Lafayette campus.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Needed:

Master’s degree in higher education or related field
One (1) year of student advising, recruitment, or other student-facing experience
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to:
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, and parents, and families
- Problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups
- Navigate a changing environment

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 Inclusive Advising initiative provides a unique learning experience grounded in Purdue students' and advisors' specific voices and experiences Inclusive Advising learning opportunities are cohort-based and designed to encourage learning and intentional reflection. Inclusive 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

Additional Information:

A cover letter is required for consideration.
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 including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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