Overview Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College
The University College at Purdue University Northwest is seeking an Academic and Student Success Advisor. The primary purpose of the Academic & Student Success Advisor is to provide individual, appreciative, and transformational advising to students on matters such as selection of major, course selection and sequencing, and academic performance.
Salary:
- $50,000
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday: Typically 8:30 - 4:30 with occasional evening work during peak periods; will flex schedule to accommodate
Duties and Responsibilities Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College
- Advise and provide guidance to student processes and responsibilities necessary to satisfy academic requirements to declare a major and successfully transition into that major in order to graduate. This role works primarily with Transfer Students
- Proactively reach out to targeted populations and maintains current and accurate records documenting individual student progress toward degree requirements
- Utilize all resources to support and strengthen communication and outreach with assigned population
- Discuss with and assist students in completing and processing necessary academic forms
- Work closely with faculty, administration, student outreach services, and other Purdue University Northwest staff in implementing, evaluating and improving student retention
- Participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs, courses, advising materials, policies and procedures
- Assist students identified as academically at risk and participate in the development and implementation of intervention efforts by the University
- Refers students to appropriate offices, learning resources and personnel as needed
- Provide a positive environment which assists students in their personal and academic growth and development
- Serve as an instructor for the First Year Experience course, GS 19100
- Contribute to the planning and assessment of GS 19100 curriculum
- Maintain accurate grade keeping records for the assigned GS 19100 section(s)
Benefits Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
- University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
- University contributions to Health Savings Account –
- Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Education Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College
- Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field (e.g., social work, counseling, education)
Experience Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College
- Three years of professional work experience required
- Professional work experience within a public higher education setting in an academic advising, with Transfer Students, and/or retention-related position preferred
Core Competencies Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College
- Ability to learn, understand, interpret and relay the full range of student services available, including enrollment services, academic policies & procedures of PNW and associated federal & state regulations
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Possess excellent written, verbal, organizational, and time management skills
- Adapt to changes and willingness to learn new things
- Initiate & maintain professional relationships with diverse groups & sensitivity to the needs of students
- May have to work evening & weekend hours during peak registration periods
- Strong interpersonal and human relations skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
- Bilingual Skills, preferred
Additional Information
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.