Academic Advisor

Overview of Academic and Student Success Advisor

The College of Engineering & Sciences is seeking an Academic & Student Success Advisor. The College of Engineering & Science is highly ranked and led by respected faculty and staff, our college graduates a roster of successful engineers, scientists, health care professionals and educators.

School Counselors and STEM Teachers are encouraged to apply!

Duties and Responsibilities of Academic and Student Success Advisor

• Working with students to develop academic and career goals
• Monitoring academic progress, maintaining student records, processing graduation audits, acting as a liaison between the student and university services and faculty; and explaining university processes to all students
• Monitors enrollment and retention data, and includes outreach to unregistered and at-risk students
• Uses electronic databases and degree auditing programs
• Assist with registration and provide course suggestions to continuing and new students
• Work with students to create a four-year graduation plan, and will have significant involvement in registration, course offerings, and degree completion
• Reviewing transfer credit of both prospective and incoming students and helping to make admission decisions for select programs
• Must be versed in university policies and processes, providing appropriate advice for a diverse student population
• Will work with department chairs, associate dean, and dean, the advisor represents the college on a variety of university and industry committees, New Student Orientation as well as campus outreach activities and off-campus recruitment events
• Supervision and implementation of a peer-mentoring program

Benefits of Academic and Student Success Advisor

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.

PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

Education of Academic and Student Success Advisor

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field (i.e., social work, counseling) or a Master’s degree in a science discipline (i.e., biology, chemistry, health science, physics)

Experience of Academic and Student Success Advisor

• Three years of professional work experience in an academic advising and/or retention-related position, preferably in a higher education environment

Core Competencies of Academic and Student Success Advisor

• Ability to learn, understand, and relay the full range of student services available; including enrollment services, academic policies and procedures
• Ability to initiate and maintain retention-related outreach projects, multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and possess excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of student databases such as Banner, Degree Works, Navigate, Slate, and etc. highly desired
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills essential, as well as excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• Ability to interpret and communicate university policies and procedures and associated federal and state regulations
• Ability to work evenings/weekends as assigned
• Bi-lingual skills desired

Additional Information

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

FLSA Status
Exempt