Job Summary

The John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University is actively recruiting and accepting applications for an Honors Advisor. Honors Advisors provide supplemental advising about the Honors College curriculum to current and prospective Honors College students. This is an opportunity to join an energetic, student-centered team.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Honors Advisor will:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 400 students
• Educate students about Honors College requirements and empower them to take responsibility for their academic and professional success
• Communicate with students regarding curricular and co-curricular opportunities, including study abroad, scholarships, leadership development, etc.  
• Build and maintain contacts with other College/Department advising units
• Respond to emails and phone calls from students and their family members, faculty, and university staff. Assess when a situation calls for more follow-up

At Purdue, you’ll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words—they’re the foundation of how we work and grow, together. If you’re ready to help build a better world through research that matters, take the next step and join us on this path.

About Us:

The John Martinson Honors College (JMHC), Purdue’s only academic residential college, brings together highly motivated undergraduate students from all areas of study across campus into an intellectual and residential community of scholars. The JMHC is built upon the four pillars, undergraduate research, global and community engagement, interdisciplinary academics, and leadership development. The JMHC is committed to the development of a multicultural environment. We value input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives across the university; our goal is to create a community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

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're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• Master's degree
• One year of relevant work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Knowledge of key issues related to recruiting and advising highly motivated undergraduates
• Ability to work independently with guidance from a supervisor in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to collaborate with faculty, staff students and parents
• Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice to Have: 

• Experience advising undergraduates
• Experience working with related student-centered areas (leadership, study abroad, research, teaching, etc.)
• Knowledge of academic advising
• Experience working in an honors program or college
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University

Additional Information: 

• Purdue 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

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.

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 2

Pay Band S055

Job Code #
20002152

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University