<p>Req Id: 35626</p> <p>Job Title: Academic Advisor</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <ul> <li>Purdue University is seeking multiple individuals for the position of Academic Advisor 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 to make well-informed decisions that lead to the achievement of students' educational, career, and life goals. </li></ul> <p>What advisors do:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Interviews could include meetings with multiple departments. The advisors hired through this search will join as a cohort to make the transition a positive experience and allow new staff to immediately join a community of professional colleagues. This is an entry level position with a starting salary of $46,000/year commensurate with education and experience. A cover letter is required for consideration.</p> <p>This is a cluster search for 10 Academic Advisors. Please list a specific area if you are interested in that one only. Otherwise please select all.</p> <p>About Us:</p> <p>Polytechnic Institute</p> <p>The faculty, staff and students of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute strive to embrace the connection of people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and thoughts as we develop an environment that helps each of us achieve our most creative and innovative ideas and solutions. We dedicate ourselves to the hard work that must be done to improve and expand our equitable and inclusive practices as we make the Polytechnic Institute a college where everyone feels welcomed and respected, and as we build a community where excellence and achievement are attainable by all.</p> <p>About The John Martinson Honors College</p> <p>The John Martinson Honors College (JMHC), Purdue's only academic residential college, brings together highly motivated undergraduate students from all areas of study across campus into a community that is rich in cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. The JMHC is built upon four pillars: interdisciplinary academics, undergraduate research, global and community engagement, and leadership development. Honors advisors are student-centered professionals who offer supplemental support for students navigating this curricular path.</p> <p>The College of Pharmacy</p> <p>The College of Pharmacy Academic Advisors are part of the Office of Student Services team serving two majors (the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and the professional Doctorate of Pharmacy). In addition to serving as an Academic Advisor in the College of Pharmacy, you will be part of recruitment & retention initiatives, engagement & enrichment activities, and students' academic & co-curricular journey. Due to the responsibilities of our office and staff, we are able to provide a hybrid work environment when students are away from campus (i.e. October Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer).</p> <p>The College of Science seeks a student success professional who will provide exemplary academic advising for students in the Computational Sciences, Physics, and Mathematics. If a high-support collaborative team environment and opportunity to positively impact undergraduates' academic, personal, and professional goals appeal to you, you may be who we seek.</p> <p>Daniels School of Business</p> <p>Purdue University's next big move, a new school of business, is underway. With the support of generous organizations and people from across the globe, the Mitch Daniels School of Business will create the next generation of leaders ready to found great companies and transform society.</p> <p>Witness the progress we are making to fulfill this vision of a revitalized business school that prioritizes excellence, integrating business with technology, transformational learning experiences, and key communication principles.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree in a field relevant to the position</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to:</p> </li><li> <p>collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families</p> </li><li> <p>problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals or groups</p> </li><li> <p>willingness to work in a changing environment</p> </li><li> <p>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Undergraduate student development and recruitment </li><li>Programs and majors at Purdue University </li><li>Field related to major advised </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check is required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period </li><li>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 </li></ul> <p>Benefits of being an Advisor at Purdue:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Purdue has an institutional commitment to an advising ratio of 225:1, providing one of the lowest advising caseloads in the country. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>EOE / AA</p> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 1/21/25</p>