Academic Advisor

Primary Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute ongoing communication plans to advisees.
• Track student progress using various software platforms and serve as liaison to academic departments/colleges.
• Collaborate as a wrap-around support team for each individual student.
• Guide students in developing and maintaining a plan of study that meets degree requirements and fits their timetable for graduation.
• Maintain a consistent pattern of contact to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication.
• Use analytical data to identify students who might be “at risk” for continued academic success and progress to degree to initiate interactions and develop success strategies to address those challenges.
• Assess when a situation calls for professional intervention or referral.
• Create and maintain relationships with constituents across the institution.
• Effectively utilize myBLUEprint, Banner, goPFW, Slate, Navigate, and any other associated technology.
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments/units.
• Attend departmental meetings as desired by academic unit.
• Serve as local expert in academic areas assigned to assure that students understand and engage in successful matriculation through their major area of study.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year academic advising or related experience
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong data and computer skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Collection of advising data, as well as analysis and application of the same
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer support skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Must be able to lead collaborative groups of faculty, staff, and students
• Knowledge of theories and best practices as they apply to academic advising in a university setting
• Knowledge of student informational systems (i.e. Banner, Degree Works, Navigate)
• Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue Fort Wayne

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 2-5 years of academic advising or related experience
• Experience in teaching P-12
• Understanding of student development theory
• Familiarity with typical student information systems and university software like Banner, Degree Works, Brightspace, and Qualtrics

Pay

$49,236.72 annually

Schedule

Full-time and onsite