Academic and Student Success Advisor, College of Technology

Overview of Academic and Student Success Advisor

The College of Technology is seeking two Academic & Student Success Advisors. The primary purpose of the Academic & Student Success Advisor in the College of Technology is to provide individual, appreciative, and transformational advising to students on matters such as the selection of a major, course selection and sequencing, and academic performance . The advisor will work with students to develop academic and career goals, monitor academic progress, maintain student records, process graduation audits, act as a liaison between the student and university services and faculty, and explain university processes to all students. This role also monitors enrollment and retention data, including outreach to unregistered and at-risk students. The candidate must be comfortable using electronic databases and degree auditing programs. Utilizing this software, advisors will assist with registration and provide course suggestions to continuing and new students. The advisor will work with students to create a four-year graduation plan and will be involved in registration, course offerings, and degree completion. This position will include reviewing transfer credits of both prospective and incoming students and helping to make admission decisions for select programs. The advisor must be versed in university policies and processes, providing appropriate advice for a diverse student population. Working 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. This position will include supervision and implementation of a peer-mentoring program.

This position has the flexibility to work one (1) day remote

Duties and Responsibilities of Academic and Student Success Advisor

• Work with students to develop academic and career goals, monitor academic progress, maintain student records, process graduation audits, act as a liaison between the student and university services and faculty
• Monitor enrollment and retention data and proactively reach out to unregistered and at-risk students
• Assist with registration and provide course suggestions to continuing and new students
• Work with students to create a four-year graduation plan providing significant involvement in registration, course offerings, and degree completion
• Review transfer credit of both prospective and incoming students and help to make admission decisions for select programs
• Provide appropriate advice for a diverse student population
• 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
• Supervise and implement 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

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• If you have a Bachelor’s degree, must be willing to continuously work towards completion of a Master’s degree within a mutually agreeable timeframe

Experience of Academic and Student Success Advisor

• Minimum of 1 year of advising experience or professional work experience in higher education are preferred

Core Competencies of Academic and Student Success Advisor

• Ability to learn, understand, interpret and relay the full range of student services available, including enrollment services, academic policies & procedures of PNW and associated federal & state regulations
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent written, verbal, organizational, and time management skills
• Adapt to changes and willingness to learn new things
• Initiate & maintain professional relationships with diverse groups & sensitivity to the needs of students
• May have to work evening & weekend hours during peak registration periods
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• Bilingual Skills, preferred

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