Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Academic Advisor in our Advising & Student Academic Success department. This position will support students in the Doermer School of Business by evaluating and determining student’s interests and abilities as a link to selecting majors or programs. The annual salary for this position is $46,818.00.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one academic advising.
• Communicate with students via office visits, email, phone calls, and text messages.
• Assess when a situation calls for professional intervention or academic referral.
• Conduct audits on student progress toward their degree.
• Interpret procedures and policies for students on a daily basis.
• Complete documentation for proper maintenance of student records.
• Participate in orientation activities and recruiting activities designed to attract new students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• One year academic advising or related experience.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong data and computer skills required.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Business, Counseling.
• 2-5 years of academic advising or related experience.
• Understanding of student development theory preferred.
• Familiarity with typical student information systems and university software like Banner, Cognos, 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 benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information: 

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

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA

FLSA Status