Purdue University
Assistant Director Academic Advisor -Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, IN
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Academic Advising
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February 17th, 2026
NACADA
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring an Assistant Director of Academic Advising to lead a team of advisors supporting undergraduate students in Computational Science and Actuarial Science programs. The role involves supervising advisors, collaborating with campus partners to meet student needs, and providing direct academic advising to empower students and guide their academic progress effectively.
Highlights
- Lead and supervise academic advising staff, providing mentorship, training, and administrative support.
- Collaborate closely with the Associate Director of Academic Advising and Operations and Associate Dean for Purdue in Indianapolis STEM Education.
- Advise undergraduate students on course selection, degree progress, and educational opportunities using an asset-based approach.
- Manage administrative tasks including work plans, policies, reports, and communication with campus partners.
- Use data analytics to monitor student progress and perform degree audits, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Required proficiency in student information systems such as DegreeWorks, Banner, Edunav, Slate, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Master’s degree in higher education, academic advising, education, or related field with at least four years of advising or student services experience and leadership skills.
- Strong communication, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with experience leading collaborative initiatives.
- Benefits include professional development opportunities like the Advisor Certification Program and Inclusive Advising initiative, as well as a low advising caseload ratio (225:1).
- Position is exempt from overtime, requires background check, and does not sponsor employment authorization.
Assistant Director Academic Advisor -Indianapolis Full Description
Job Summary
The broad scope of science at Purdue is our strength.
The College of Science seeks an experienced academic advising professional who will help lead a dedicated team of advisors and contribute to exemplary academic advising services for undergraduate students pursuing a Computational Science or Actuarial Science program at our Purdue West Lafayette Indianapolis location. If a high-support team environment, culture of collaboration, and opportunity to help lead a highly trained and committed advising team appeal to you, you may be our next Assistant Director at our Indianapolis location.
Essential Function of Position
Academic Administrative Duties
• Serve on the advising leadership team; supervise and evaluate academic advisors, provide mentoring, administrative, and training support.
• Closely collaborate with the Associate Director of Academic Advising and Operations at the Indianapolis location and report to the Computational Sciences Associate Director of Academic
• Serve on the advising leadership team; supervise and evaluate academic advisors, provide mentoring, administrative, and training support.
• Closely collaborate with the Associate Director of Academic Advising and Operations at the Indianapolis location and report to the Computational Sciences Associate Director of Academic
Advising at the Indianapolis location.
• Work closely with the Associate Dean for Purdue in Indianapolis STEM Education to ensure course offerings and academic support meet student needs and demand.
• Manage administrative tasks and outcomes; prepare administrative reports and documents.
• Develop work plans, policies and reports in accordance with established unit and department objectives.
• Act as a liaison and maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communication with location partners in support of student success initiatives.
• Work closely with the Associate Dean for Purdue in Indianapolis STEM Education to ensure course offerings and academic support meet student needs and demand.
• Manage administrative tasks and outcomes; prepare administrative reports and documents.
• Develop work plans, policies and reports in accordance with established unit and department objectives.
• Act as a liaison and maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communication with location partners in support of student success initiatives.
Advising
• Advise undergraduate students to ensure they have the resources, guidance, and opportunities necessary to achieve their highest potential.
• Apply an asset-based approach that values students’ unique identities and strengths
• 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' majors.
• 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.
• Advise undergraduate students to ensure they have the resources, guidance, and opportunities necessary to achieve their highest potential.
• Apply an asset-based approach that values students’ unique identities and strengths
• 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' majors.
• 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.
If you desire to significantly impact the Purdue undergraduate experience in a collaborative team environment where your strengths and contributions are called upon to meet unit goals, this may be the professional experience you’ve been working towards.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in higher education, academic advising, education, or a related field
- Minimum four years of experience in academic advising or student services, including demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
- Knowledge of post-secondary academic systems and student development theory; ability to model the core values of NACADA
Skills Required:
- Strong leadership and management skills, including supervision, work scheduling, prioritization, coaching, planning, and process execution
- Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative initiatives and build consensus among faculty, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, public speaking, writing, and active listening
- Strong organizational, project management, and customer service skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-informed decisions
- Experience executing departmental initiatives and working effectively across diverse constituencies
- Proficiency in student information systems and administrative platforms (e.g., DegreeWorks, Banner, Edunav, Slate, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook) and ability to support their use by advising staff
- Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment while building and sustaining professional relationships
Preferred:
- Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University
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 setting
- Participation in the Inclusive Advising initiative. This unique learning experience is 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
- 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:
- 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: Immediate Defined Contribution by the university
- 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
Career Stream
Professional 4
- Pay Band S065
- Job Code #20002154
Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
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