Academic Advisor

Provide academic advising for students in the Mechanical Engineering program.  Assist with course selection, class scheduling, career planning, and related advising duties.  Communicate with students having academic difficulty and coordinate academic support resources. Work with a team of faculty, professional advisors, and staff to maximize student access and success in the Mechanical Engineering Program.

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 to make well-informed decisions that lead to the achievement of students’ educational, career and life goals.

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 position has some flexibility for a hybrid work schedule during the fall and spring semesters (work from home up to 1 day/week) but additional flexibility during the summer.

The School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University has a mission to change the world for the better, one student at a time. We began in 1882 as experts in locomotives (thus the name "Boilermakers!") and now in the 21st century, we continue to move the world forward by combining the latest technologies with the strongest of fundamentals.

About 2,000 undergraduate students, 800 graduate students, and 90 faculty are part of the Purdue ME family.  As one of the broadest engineering disciplines, our students and faculty have the widest variety of interests and expertise. We maintain high standards, whether in the classroom, the laboratory, or the workplace.  Purdue ME is one of the top ten schools in the country, as ranked by US News & World Report.

For more information about our department, please visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME

Education and Experience: 

Required:

• Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
• One year of student advising, recruitment, or other student-facing experience

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in student services, counseling, higher education administration, or field related to the majors advised
   

Skills:

Required:

• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups
• Ability and willingness to work in a changing environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred:  

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

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• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution 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