Academic Advisor - Purdue University : Job Details

Req Id: 35398 Job Title: Academic Advisor City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job SummaryAcademic 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.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 of registering for courses. Identify campus activities and program opportunities related to students' major. Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communication with assigned students. Data will be used to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and to conduct audits on students' 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.Who We Are: About Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business: The Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:

• Career Bound and the Larsen Leader's Academy. Programs that sharply improve students' professional competencies by providing enhanced coaching and mentoring alongside an integrated curricular/co-curricular approach to professional development.
• Curriculum Innovation. A systematic process for creating new degree programs that leverage the unique strengths of Purdue and the School of Management; engaging in continuous quality improvement via external program reviews for existing programs; and strengthening the integrated management core.
• Integrated Learning Ecosystem. Programs that enhance learning outcomes by improving faculty course design and classroom presence; expanding alumni- and executive-in-residence programs; developing peer mentoring and tutoring networks; adopting advanced learning technologies; and building out core tools digital libraries.
• Transformational Experiences. Growing undergraduate research, study abroad, and case competitions while significantly expanding experiential learning via internal programs and corporate engagement.

This posting represents multiple vacanciesWhat We Are Looking For:Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in higher education or relevant field
• One year of student advising, recruitment, or other student-facing experience

Skills Needed:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups
• Ability and willingness to work in a changing environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Knowledge of undergraduate student development and recruitment.
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University and field related to major advised.
• Proficiency with online platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams
• Experience working with non-traditional learners

Benefits of being an advisor at Purdue: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. 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.Purdue has an institutional commitment to an advising ratio of 225:1, providing one of the lowest advising caseloads in the country. 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.Career Stream

• Professional 2
• Pay Band S055
• Job Code #20002152

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check is required for employment in this position.
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period.

Who We Are:Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.EOE / AA:Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply