Academic Advisor

PFW-ETCS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for Purdue degree for a+

Insurance starts on first day

Generous PTO with December extra

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Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time onsite Academic Advisor in the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success. The advisor will provide appreciative and empathic advising, support, and strategic direction to students in assigned groups.

Annual salary offered: $49,236.72. Responsibilities include developing plans of study, maintaining contact, using student information systems, and serving as a liaison to academic units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• One year of academic advising or related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong data and computer skills; ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with student information systems (Banner, Degree Works, Navigate).
• Experience with advising data collection and analysis; documentation of records.

Responsibilities

• Provide appreciative, empathetic advising and strategic direction to students.
• Develop and guide degree plans and graduation timelines for advisees.
• Maintain regular contact to build trust across multiple channels.
• Identify at-risk students using data and implement success strategies.
• Know when to refer to professional supports and document accordingly.
• Maintain student records and liaison relationships across departments.
• Utilize technology including myBLUEprint, Banner, goPFW, Slate, Navigate.
• Attend departmental meetings and support academic units as needed.
• Serve as local expert to promote successful matriculation in chosen majors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Data skills

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Banner

Degree Works

Navigate

Brightspace

Qualtrics

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Academic Advisor in the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success. The Academic Advisor provides appreciative advising, continuous and empathic support, and strategic direction to students in their assigned student group. The annual salary for this position is $49,236.72.

Primary Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute on-going communication plans to advisees; track student progress using various software platforms and 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.
• Guide students in developing and maintaining a plan of study that meets degree requirements and fits their timetable for graduation.
• Maintain a consistent pattern of contact to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication.
• 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.
• Assess when a situation calls for professional intervention or referral.
• Complete documentation for proper maintenance of student records.
• Create and maintain relationships with constituents across the institution.
• Effectively utilize myBLUEprint, Banner, goPFW, Slate, Navigate, and any other associated technology.
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments/units.
• Attend departmental meetings as desired by academic unit.
• Act in a symbiotic relationship ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Serve as local expert in academic areas assigned to assure that students understand and engage in successful matriculation through their major area of study.
• 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.
• Collection of advising data, as well as analysis and application of the same.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer support skills. Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lead collaborative groups of faculty, staff, and students.
• Knowledge of theories and best practices as they apply to academic advising in a university setting.
• Knowledge of student informational systems (i.e. Banner, Degree Works, Navigate).
• Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue Fort Wayne.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• 2-5 years of academic advising or related experience.
• Experience in teaching P-12.
• Understanding of student development theory.
• Familiarity with typical student information systems and university software like Banner, Degree Works, Brightspace, and Qualtrics.

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 benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

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/AA FLSA StatusExempt