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Purdue University is hiring a Director of Advising for the John Martinson Honors College. The role involves managing daily operations and supervision of the Advising unit, implementing advising best practices focused on student retention and degree completion, and collaborating with faculty and staff to support high-ability students and curriculum completion.

Highlights

Direct and manage Advising unit operations and supervision of 12 advisors across two locations.
Implement strategies to enhance student retention, degree completion, and advising quality.
Partner with academic and university stakeholders on curriculum-focused committees and strategic planning.
Requires a Master’s degree and at least four years of academic advising or student services experience, plus three years of supervisory experience.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of academic advising and related policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and student information systems.
Preference for experience with honors programs and academic program development.
Professional development funds available for best practice dissemination.
Exempt position with immediate defined contribution retirement eligibility; background check required.
The college serves approximately 3,800 undergraduates and is ranked #8 nationally among honors colleges.

Director of Academic Advising - Honors College Full Description

Job Summary

Report to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and partner with multiple stakeholders to direct and manage the effective operation of the Advising unit. Core responsibilities include the daily management, supervision, and operations of the Advising unit according to student needs and demands and active contribution to curriculum-focused committees in the John Martinson Honors College. Ensure consistent, high-quality support through advising high-ability students. Strategically implement advising best practices with emphasis on student retention, degree completion, and success. Participate in the development and implementation of strategic planning as well as key elements of tactical and short and long term operational and assessment plans, including learning outcomes for student appointments. Partner, where appropriate, with other John Martinson Honors College and University stakeholders to implement intentional strategies towards curriculum completion. Directly supervise 10 Honors Advisors and 2 Senior Honors Advisors across two locations, West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Professional development funds provided for dissemination of best practices.

For full consideration, a cover letter is required.

About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

The John Martinson College (JMHC) is an interdisciplinary college serving approximately 3,800 undergraduate students at Purdue’s locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Ranked #8 in the country for honors colleges, the JMHC is made up of a community of highly motivated learners, committed to a pursuit of knowledge across all disciplines. In support of student success and completion of the honors curriculum, the college has 17 appointed faculty and 12 honors advisors, working alongside other dedicated student-facing staff and professionals.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Four (4) years of academic advising or student services experience (years of academic advising or student services experience may include graduate teaching, research, and administrative associate positions)
Three (3) years of supervising professional or graduate staff

Skills needed:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of academic advising
Knowledge of key issues related to recruiting and advising highly motivated, high-achieving undergraduates
Must be able to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and parents
Demonstrated ability to interpret and administer academic policy is necessary
Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and resolve conflict
Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with student information systems strongly
Ability to work independently with guidance from a supervisor in a team-oriented environment

Nice to have:

Advising undergraduates
Experience working in an honors program or college
Experience working with related student-centered areas (e.g., leadership, study abroad, research, teaching, etc.)
Experience in academic program development

Additional Information:

Purdue 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 Contributions immediately

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.

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Management 4

Pay Band S075

Job Code # 20003481

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

For full consideration, a cover letter is required.

About Us:

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Four (4) years of academic advising or student services experience (years of academic advising or student services experience may include graduate teaching, research, and administrative associate positions)
Three (3) years of supervising professional or graduate staff

Skills needed:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of academic advising
Knowledge of key issues related to recruiting and advising highly motivated, high-achieving undergraduates
Must be able to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and parents
Demonstrated ability to interpret and administer academic policy is necessary
Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and resolve conflict
Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with student information systems strongly
Ability to work independently with guidance from a supervisor in a team-oriented environment

Nice to have:

Advising undergraduates
Experience working in an honors program or college
Experience working with related student-centered areas (e.g., leadership, study abroad, research, teaching, etc.)
Experience in academic program development

Additional Information:

Purdue 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 Contributions immediately

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.

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Management 4

Pay Band S075

Job Code # 20003481

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

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