<p>Req Id: 36126</p> <p>Job Title: Academic Advisor, Associate</p> <p>City: Fort Wayne</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:</p> <p>We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Academic Advisor-Associate (36126) in our First Year Advising Center. This position provides advising, continual support, and strategic direction to assigned student groups and advising load. The wage for this position is $43,788.00.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Promote an environment that challenges and supports students by providing meaningful opportunities for student learning, development, and integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences. </li><li>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. </li><li>Create an open and respectful environment by utilizing an equity-minded, student-centered practice that emphasizes mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity. </li><li>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. </li><li>Empower students to be active responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions. </li><li>Guide students in course selection and the process for registering for courses. </li><li>Identify campus activities, and programs opportunities related to students' major. </li><li>Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communications with assigned students. </li><li>Use data to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and conduct audits on student's degree progress. </li><li>Assess when a student's situation requires referral to campus resources. </li><li>Maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records. </li><li>Teach students about the university's structure, systems, policies, and practices. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>A Master's Degree in relevant field. <em>A Bachelor's with 2 years of relevant experience will be considered</em> </li><li>1-2 years of experience in Academic Advising. </li><li>Occasional nights and weekends. </li><li>Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Ability to problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups. </li><li>Ability and willingness to work in a changing environment. </li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Previous higher education advising. </li><li>Knowledge of undergraduate student development and recruitment. </li><li>Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University. </li><li>Knowledge of field related to majors advised. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Free tuition through Purdue University Global. </li><li>Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren). </li><li>Insurance starts on first day of employment. </li><li>Generous Paid Time Off - additional PTO in December. </li><li>Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/ </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. </li><li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. </li><li>A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position. </li></ul> <p>Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a dynamic workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>To be considered for this position, you must apply</p> <p>online at https://careers.purdue.edu/FW</p> <p>FLSA Status</p> <p>Exempt</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 2/19/25</p>