Job Title: 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;
• Utilize efficient and effective communication strategies to 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;
• Effectively utilize myBLUEprint, Banner, goPFW, Slate, Navigate, and any other associated technology.

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;
• Two to five 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.

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global;
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren);
• Insurance starts on first day of employment;
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position;
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee;
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

About the Role

The annual salary for this position is $49,236.72.