Full-Time Academic Advisor - Guide 250+ Students to Graduation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for a Purdue degree

Insurance starts on first day

Generous PTO

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Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is actively seeking four full-time Academic Advisor(s) to join the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success. These onsite roles involve advising, coaching, mentoring, and proactive student support to ensure timely degree completion.

The annual salary stated is $42,016.00. Advisors will manage large student loads, develop degree plans, monitor progress across software platforms, and communicate via multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year academic advising or related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong data and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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

Communication

Data analysis

Independent work

Planning & organization

Project management

Customer support

Collaboration leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Banner

Degree Works

Brightspace

Qualtrics

myBLUEprint

goPFW

Navigate

Slate

Job description

Purdue University Fort Wayne is actively seeking four full-time Academic Advisor(s) to join the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success. These onsite roles involve advising, coaching, mentoring, and proactive student support to ensure timely degree completion.

The annual salary stated is $42,016.00. Advisors will manage large student loads, develop degree plans, monitor progress across software platforms, and communicate via multiple channels.