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Job Title: Academic Advisor (31634)

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Central Advising Academic Advisor in our Central Advising - VPA Advising Center. This position provides advising, continual support, and strategic direction to assigned student groups and advising load.

The annual salary for this position is $43,888.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide individual academic advising, both face-to-face and online, to current and prospective students.
• Advise and guide students in developing and maintaining a plan of study that meets graduation requirements.
• Maintain a consistent pattern of contact with advising caseload.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students and constituents across the institution.
• Serve as liaison to academic departments/colleges to collaborate with and support students.
• Teach or serve as a teaching assistant for student success courses.
• Participate in orientation and recruiting activities designed to attract new students.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree.
• Knowledge of theories and best practices as they apply to academic advising in a college or university setting.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, project management and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of student informational systems (Banner, Degree Works, AdvisorTrac).
• Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• All advising professionals must complete annual university advisor training and ongoing professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Masters degree.
• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue Fort Wayne.
• Experience in Higher Education student advising.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your children.
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off - additional PTO in December.

Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

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.
• Purdue full-time students may not be considered for a full-time benefits-eligible position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period.

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.