Senior Academic Advisor

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks an experienced Senior Academic Advisor for Computational Science. You will foster student success through individualized advising, guiding curricular and co-curricular integration, and navigating university systems with confidentiality.

You will liaison with CS, Mathematics, and Statistics, lead policy processes, and contribute to ongoing program improvements, supporting student well-being and achievement.

Qualifications

• Must have an earned graduate or professional degree in a field relevant to the position; equivalencies are not accepted.
• Significant experience in academic advising or related higher education services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curricula, degree requirements, and policies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on Computer Science curricula and degree plans.
• Lead policy processes and communicate requirements to students and advisors.
• Apply university policies and evaluate where waivers may be warranted.
• Interpret complex requirements to students, advisors, faculty, and partners.
• Provide individualized academic advising supporting educational and career goals.
• Support navigation of multiple curricula and integrated undergraduate/graduate pathways.
• Act as advising liaison to Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics departments.
• Share advising practices to strengthen consistency across the Science advising team.
• Contribute to development, assessment, and continuous improvement of advising knowledge and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Graduate degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

College of Science, West Lafayette, Indiana — the broad scope of science at Purdue is our strength.

The College of Science seeks an academic advising professional who will contribute to administrative excellence and exemplary advising services for Computational Science students at the Purdue West Lafayette location. College of Science advising is grounded in the belief that individualized relationships foster student success, satisfaction, and engagement. As a Senior Academic Advisor, you will create a welcoming environment that challenges and supports students while promoting learning, development, and integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Builds authentic, respectful relationships with students using an asset-based approach that values their identities, strengths, and goals
• Provides accurate, proactive, and student-centered guidance grounded in university policies and data
• Connects students with campus resources and opportunities while helping them navigate university systems with confidence
• Promotes student well-being, belonging, and success while maintaining confidentiality and upholding university policies

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject-matter expert on multiple and complex Computer Science curricula and degree plans, including the BS/MS degree program, and serves as a liaison to graduate school partners for the BS/MS program
• Leads the catalog-term-specific CODO policy and procedure process and communicates requirements to students and advisors
• Applies university, college, and departmental policies and procedures accurately, including evaluating circumstances in which a policy waiver may be warranted
• Interprets and communicates complex academic requirements to students, advisors, faculty, and campus partners
• Provides individualized academic advising that supports students’ educational, career, and life goals
• Supports students in navigating multiple curricula, degree options, and integrated undergraduate/graduate pathways
• Serves as an advising liaison to the departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics
• Shares advising expertise, practices, and resources to strengthen consistency and quality across the Science advising team
• Contributes to the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of advising knowledge, practices, policies, and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Must have an earned graduate or professional degree in a field relevant to the position; equivalencies are not accepted
• Significant experience in academic advising, student services, higher education, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex curricula, degree requirements, and academic policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of undergraduate student development and recruitment
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University
• Background in a field related to majors advised