Job Title: Academic Advisor

About the role

Academic Advisors cultivate a student-centered advising practice grounded in mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity. They utilize an asset-based approach that values students’ unique identities and social capital, meeting them where they are in their academic journey. Advisors guide students in course selection, registration, and understanding degree requirements, while also helping them connect with campus opportunities, activities, and programs related to their academic and career goals. They maintain consistent communication and proactive outreach to support students’ progress, using data and academic audits to identify needs. Advisors assess when a student’s situation requires referral to campus resources and assist in facilitating those connections. They are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of student records and ensuring compliance with university policies. Additionally, advisors educate students on the university’s structures, systems, policies, and best practices to help them navigate their educational experience with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in course selection, registration, and understanding degree requirements.
• Help students connect with campus opportunities, activities, and programs related to their academic and career goals.
• Maintain consistent communication and proactive outreach to support students’ progress.
• Utilize data and academic audits to identify needs and assess when a student’s situation requires referral to campus resources.
• Assist in facilitating those connections and ensure compliance with university policies.
• Educate students on the university’s structures, systems, policies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Must have an earned graduate or professional degree in a field relevant to the position.
• Must have demonstrated commitment to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups.
• Must have the ability and willingness to work in a changing environment.
• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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.

Pay

FLSA: Exempt Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Plan 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

Schedule

Not specified