Academic Advisors

Purdue University; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Paid time off

Insurance starts on first day

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking four full-time on-site Academic Advisors in the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success. The Academic Advisors provide 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 include maintaining an advising load of 250+ students, guiding students to develop degree plans, tracking progress with campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Planning

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Customer support

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job 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