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Academic Advisors
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Purdue University is hiring an Academic Advisors. The role sits in the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success at Purdue University Fort Wayne and provides academic advising, coaching, and mentoring to an assigned caseload of students. Advisors help students build a plan of study toward graduation and track their progress, and four full-time, on-site positions are open.
Highlights
- Maintain an advising load of approximately 250 or more students, guiding each in developing and maintaining a plan of study that meets degree requirements and fits their graduation timetable.
- Track student progress and use analytical data to identify students at risk of falling behind, then reach out with strategies to get them back on track.
- Build trusting relationships with advisees through ongoing communication plans and a consistent pattern of contact across multiple channels.
- Serve as a liaison to academic departments and colleges, working as a wrap-around support team for each student.
- Work in advising and student systems including myBLUEprint, Banner, goPFW, Slate, Navigate, and Smart Plan.
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of academic advising or related experience, with strong data and computer skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Lead collaborative groups of faculty, staff, and students, with strong planning, project management, and customer support skills.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, 2-5 years of academic advising experience, and familiarity with student development theory and systems such as Degree Works, Brightspace, and Qualtrics.
- Salary of $42,016 per year for a full-time, on-site position, with Purdue tuition and fee remission available for the employee, spouse, and children.
Academic Advisors Full Description
Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:
We are currently seeking four, full-time and onsite Academic Advisor(s) in the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success. The Academic Advisors provides academic advising, coaching, and mentoring; continuous and empathic support; and strategic direction to students assigned to them. The annual salary for this position is $42,016.00.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain an advising load of approximately 250+ students.
- Guide students in developing and maintaining a plan of study that meets degree requirements and fits their timetable for graduation.
- Track student progress using various software platforms.
- Formulate and execute on-going communication plans to advisees.
- Maintain a consistent pattern of contact to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication.
- Serve as liaison to academic departments/colleges utilizing efficient and effective communication strategies to collaborate as a wrap-around support team for each individual student.
- Attend departmental meetings as desired by academic unit.
- Effectively utilize myBLUEprint, Banner, goPFW, Slate, Navigate, Smart Plan, and any other associated technology.
- Use analytical data to identify students who might be “at risk” for continued academic success and progress to degree to initiate interactions and develop success strategies to address those challenges.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- One year academic advising or related experience.
- Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong data and computer skills.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Collecting advising data, as well as analysis and application of the same.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer support skills.
- Must be able to lead collaborative groups of faculty, staff, and students.
- Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree
- 2-5 years of academic advising or related experience.
- Understanding of student development theory.
- Familiarity with typical student information systems and university software like Banner, Degree Works, Brightspace, and Qualtrics.
- Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue Fort Wayne.
- Knowledge of theories and best practices as they apply to academic advising in a university setting.
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 Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
- A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA
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