Honors Advisor

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 41,400 - 50,600; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University's John Martinson Honors College is actively recruiting an Honors Advisor to provide supplemental advising on the Honors College curriculum to current Honors College students.

The role involves educating students about degree requirements, exploring research, study abroad, scholarships, leadership development, and partnership with campus units. A cover letter is required with the application.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and strong communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience advising undergraduates or similar student-centered work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 400 students.
• Educate students about Honors College requirements and empower them to take responsibility for their academic and professional success.
• Communicate with students regarding curricular and co-curricular opportunities.
• Build and maintain contacts with other college/department advising units and campus partners.
• Provide individualized, holistic advising in a student-forward environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Student success

Campus relations

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Collaboration

Independence

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

The John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University is actively recruiting and accepting applications for an Honors Advisor. Honors Advisors provide supplemental advising about the Honors College curriculum to current Honors College students. This is an opportunity to join an energetic, student-centered team.

*Including a cover letter with your application is a requirement for this position.*

Duties and Responsibilities

The Honors Advisor will:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 400 students
• Educate students about Honors College requirements and empower them to take responsibility for their academic and professional success
• Communicate with students regarding curricular and co-curricular opportunities, including undergraduate research, study abroad, scholarships, leadership development, etc.
• Build and maintain contacts with other College/Department advising units and other campus partners
• Provide individualized, holistic advising in a student-forward environment

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.

What We’re Looking For

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Master's degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, program development, and strong campus partner relations
• Knowledge of key issues related to recruiting and advising highly motivated undergraduates
• Ability to work independently with guidance from a supervisor in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to collaborate with faculty, staff students and parents
• Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Beneficial to Have

• Experience advising undergraduates
• Experience working with related student-centered areas (leadership, study abroad, research, teaching, etc.)
• Knowledge of academic advising, Appreciative Advising, and definition of your own advising philosophy
• Knowledge of student development theories
• Experience working in an honors program or college
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University

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 Contribution Waiting Period

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

Professional 2

Pay Band S055

Job Code # 20002152

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $46,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University