Academic Advisor, Associate
: Job Details :

Req Id: 34495

Job Title: Academic Advisor, Associate

City: Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Academic Advisor- Associate (34495) in our Central Advising Department. This position provides advising, continual support, and strategic direction to assigned student groups and advising load. The wage for this position is $21.10 per hour.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Promote an inclusive environment that challenges and supports students by providing meaningful opportunities for student learning, development, and integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences.

* Dedicated to empowering students to be active responsible learners while guiding students to make well-informed decisions that lead to the achievement of students' educational, career and life goals.

* Create an open, respectful, and inclusive environment by utilizing an equity-minded, student-centered practice that emphasizes mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity.

* Center the student in an asset framed approach where advising differentiates educational guidance to meet students where they are and acknowledges the critical value of each student's unique social capital.

* Empower students to be active responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions.

* Guide students in course selection and the process for registering for courses.

* Identify campus activities, and programs opportunities related to students' major.

* Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communications with assigned students.

* Use data to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and conduct audits on student's degree progress.

* Assess when a student's situation requires referral to campus resources.

* Maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records.

* Teach students about the university's structure, systems, policies, and practices.

* Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* A Master's Degree in relevant field.

* 1-2 years of experience in Academic Advising at the University Level.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of undergraduate student development and recruitment.

* Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University.

* Knowledge of field related to majors advised.

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:

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 employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position, you must apply

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 10/18/24