Job Summary

Academic Advisors challenges and supports students by creating meaningful opportunities for learning, development, and the integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences. They are committed to empowering students to be active, responsible learners and to make well-informed decisions that help them achieve their educational, career, and life goals.

Using an equity-minded, student-centered approach, Advisors cultivate an open, respectful, and inclusive space grounded in mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity. They center students through an asset-based lens, tailoring guidance to meet students where they are and recognizing the importance of each student’s unique social capital.

In this role, Advisors guide students in selecting courses and navigating the registration process, help them identify campus activities and programs connected to their major, and maintain consistent, proactive communication with their assigned caseload. They use data to monitor academic progress, conduct degree audits, and provide timely outreach, while assessing when students would benefit from referrals to campus resources and ensuring the confidentiality of student records. Advisors also help students understand the university’s structure, systems, policies, and practices so they can more effectively navigate their academic journey.

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Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We Are Looking For :

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Must have an earned graduate or professional degree. 

Skills needed:

• 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.

What is helpful :

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

What We Want You to Know :

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 #20003613

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $xx,xxx to $xx,xxx commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

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 :
Purdue University is an EOE employer.