Academic Advisor

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Academic Advisor in our Integrated Studies department. This position provides appreciative advising, continual support, and strategic direction to assigned student groups and advising load. The salary for this position is budgeted for $42,999.96.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Track and report on student progress throughout first and second year academic-cycles.
• Serve as liaison to academic departments/colleges to collaborate with and support students.
• Teach a first-year seminar course utilizing student development theories and just-in-time interventions to promote student success.
• Advise and guide students in developing and maintaining a plan of study that meets graduation requirements.
• Identify ‘at risk’ students and develop strategies to address challenges.
• Maintain and complete documentation for student records maintenance.
• Collaborate and assist with programming, recruitment, retention, and training activities.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students and constituents across the institution.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer support skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead collaborative groups.
• Knowledge of theories and best practices as they apply to academic advising in a college or university setting. 
• Knowledge of student informational systems (Banner, Degree Works, AdvisorTrac).
• Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue Fort Wayne.
• Experience in Higher Education student advising.

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Purdue full-time students may not be considered for a full-time benefits-eligible position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA:  Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.