Data‑Driven Academic Advisor for Student Success

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

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.