Lead Academic Advisor, Computational Science

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advisor Certification Program

Inclusive Advising initiative

225:1 advising ratio

Job summary

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Lead Academic Advisor to guide a high-support advising team for undergraduate Computational Science students. The role emphasizes leadership, policy development, and cross-unit collaboration to advance student success.

You will supervise five P2 Academic Advisors, report to the Associate Director of Academic Advising, and coordinate advising operations, curriculum, and student outcomes across CS and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, academic advising, education, or related field.
• Minimum four years of experience in academic advising or student services with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead advising leadership team, set policies and continuous improvement.
• Supervise five academic advisors with mentoring and training.
• Collaborate on college and university committees and initiatives.
• Coordinate CS and Data Science advising policies and curriculum updates.
• Maintain a 0.5 FTE CS advisee caseload and provide student guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Data-informed decisions

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Tools

DegreeWorks

Banner

Edunav

Slate

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Lead Academic Advisor to guide a high-support advising team for undergraduate Computational Science students. The role emphasizes leadership, policy development, and cross-unit collaboration to advance student success.

You will supervise five P2 Academic Advisors, report to the Associate Director of Academic Advising, and coordinate advising operations, curriculum, and student outcomes across CS and