Fort Wayne Academic Advisors IN 46801

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking four, full-time and onsite Academic Advisor(s) in the Office of Advising & Student Academic Success. The Academic Advisors provides academic advising, coaching, and mentoring; continuous and empathic support; and strategic direction to students assigned to them. The annual salary for this position is $42,016.00.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Maintain an advising load of approximately 250+ students.

- Guide students in developing and maintaining a plan of study that meets degree requirements and fits their timetable for graduation.

- Track student progress using various software platforms.

- Formulate and execute on-going communication plans to advisees.

- Maintain a consistent pattern of contact to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication.

- Serve as liaison to academic departments/colleges utilizing efficient and effective communication strategies to collaborate as a wrap-around support team for each individual student.

- Attend departmental meetings as desired by academic unit.

- Effectively utilize myBLUEprint, Banner, goPFW, Slate, Navigate, Smart Plan, and any other associated technology.

- 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.

- 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.

- Collecting advising data, as well as analysis and application of the same.

- Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer support skills.

- Must be able to lead collaborative groups of faculty, staff, and students.

- Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree

- 2-5 years of academic advising or related experience.

- Understanding of student development theory.

- Familiarity with typical student information systems and university software like Banner, Degree Works, Brightspace, and Qualtrics.

- Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue Fort Wayne.

- Knowledge of theories and best practices as they apply to academic advising in a university setting.

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 benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

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.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA

FLSA Status

Exempt