Lead Academic Advisor - Nursing & Student Success

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University invites applications for a Lead Academic Advisor in West Lafayette, IN. This role combines direct student advising with leadership responsibilities to strengthen advising practices across the college and university.

The position focuses on students pursuing nursing pathways within the School of Nursing, offering mentorship, program leadership, and collaboration with campus partners to advance student success and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Five years of higher education advising or related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, students and parents.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support students with academic, career, and personal decisions.
• Guide course selection, degree planning, and progression toward graduation.
• Use student success data to conduct audits and proactive outreach.
• Provide leadership and training to other academic advisors.
• Collaborate with campus partners to advance advising initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Policy interpretation

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purdue University invites applications for a Lead Academic Advisor in West Lafayette, IN. This role combines direct student advising with leadership responsibilities to strengthen advising practices across the college and university.

The position focuses on students pursuing nursing pathways within the School of Nursing, offering mentorship, program leadership, and collaboration with campus partners to advance student success and continuous program improvement.