Academic Advisor

Purdue University is seeking individuals for the position of Academic Advisor for the College of Liberal Arts on the West Lafayette campus. Academic Advisors promote an inclusive environment that challenges and supports students by providing meaningful opportunities for student learning, development, and integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences. Advisors are dedicated to empowering students to be active, responsible learners while guiding students in making well-informed decisions that lead to achieving students’ educational, career, and life goals. 

What advisors do:

• Create an open, respectful, and inclusive environment by utilizing an equity-minded, student-centered practice that emphasizes mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity.
• Center the student in an asset framed approach where advising differentiates educational guidance to meet students where they are and acknowledges the critical value of each student’s unique social capital.
• Empower students to be active responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions.
• Guide students in course selection and the process for registering for courses.
• Identify campus activities, and programs opportunities related to students' major.
• Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communications with assigned students.
• Use data to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and conduct audits on student’s degree progress.
• Assess when a student’s situation requires referral to campus resources.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records.
• Teach students about the university’s structure, systems, policies, and practices. 

This entry-level position has a starting salary of $46,000/year commensurate with education and experience. With the supervisor's approval, this position has a hybrid work option; some evening hours may be required with hybrid schedules. 

About the College of Liberal Arts:
The College of Liberal Arts is an emerging leader in innovative Liberal Arts education and scholarship. It is home to the nationally-recognized Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program, Degree+, and launched the campus Degree in 3 initiative. Purdue University and the College of Liberal Arts are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. All staff are expected to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry.
 

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in a field relevant to the position
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to:

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families
• Problem-solve and utilize campus resources for individuals or groups
• Willingness to work in a changing environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
   

Preferred:

• Undergraduate student development and recruitment
• Programs and majors at Purdue University
• Field related to major advised

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check is required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Benefits of being an advisor at Purdue:

• The Advisor Certification Program is a centralized professional development opportunity that allows new advisors to develop their foundational skills in a cohort with other new advisors. Advisors receive real-time feedback and training, including mentoring experience. 
• Inclusive Advising is a unique learning experience for academic advisors that is grounded in the specific voices and experiences of Purdue students and advisors. Inclusive Advising learning opportunities are cohort-based and designed to encourage learning and intentional reflection. Inclusive advising centers the student in an asset-framed approach where the advisor differentiates educational guidance to meet students where they are and acknowledges the critical value of each student’s unique social capital.
• Purdue has an institutional commitment to an advising ratio of 225:1, providing one of the lowest advising caseloads in the country. 
• PACADA, The Purdue Academic Advising Association, is the longest-standing allied membership in NACADA, with a proud tradition of 36 years of professional development support and community among Purdue advisors.