Senior Academic Advisor, Computational Science

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

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.