Job Summary

Join Our Team – Academic Advisor, College of Science (Computational Science Program)

The College of Science at Purdue University (West Lafayette) is seeking a student-centered Academic Advisor to support undergraduate students in the Computational Science program. We believe strong, individualized relationships are key to student success—and that great advising can transform a student’s academic experience.

As an Academic Advisor, you will foster a welcoming environment where students feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to fully engage their undergraduate experience. You’ll guide students through academic planning, decision-making, and degree progress while helping them connect with opportunities aligned with their academic, personal, and career goals.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Builds authentic, respectful relationships with students
• Uses an asset-based approach that values students’ unique identities and strengths
• Communicates proactively and uses data to support student success
• Knows when and how to refer students to campus resources
• Understands and upholds student confidentiality and university policies
• Enjoys helping students navigate university systems with confidence

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster an equity-minded, student-centered advising environment
• Empower students to become active, informed participants in their education
• Advise students on course selection, registration, and degree requirements
• Connect students with campus programs, services, and opportunities
• Maintain regular communication and conduct data-informed outreach
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed
• Educate students on university structures, policies, and best practices
• Ensure compliance with university policies and maintain confidentiality
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on student success and retention initiatives

This position is located on the Purdue West Lafayette campus and has an anticipated salary of $46,000 annually.

Benefits of being an advisor at Purdue

• The University Undergraduate Academic Advising office offers an Advisor Certification Program, 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. 
  
  
• Participation in the Inclusive Advising initiative provides a unique learning experience 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.
  
  
• An institutional commitment to an advising ratio of 225:1, providing one of the lowest advising caseloads in the country. 
   
• Membership in PACADA, The Purdue Academic Advising Association, the longest-standing allied membership in NACADA, with a proud tradition of 36 years of professional development support and community among Purdue advisors.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Must have an earned graduate or professional degree in a field relevant to the position
• Equivalencies are not accepted for this position

Skills Needed:

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

Preferred: 

• Knowledge of:
  • undergraduate student development and recruitment
  • programs and majors at Purdue University
  • field related to majors advised

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period   
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 2

• Pay Band S055
• Job Code #20002152

Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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