Academic Advisor & Internship Coordinator

Overview of Academic Advisor & Internship Coordinator 

The College of Engineering and Sciences is seeking a Academic Advisor & Internship Coordinator.  The role of the Academic Advisor in the College of Engineering and Science includes, but is not limited to, 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.

Teachers in STEM, Guidance Counselors and Professionals with career experience in STEM are also encouraged to apply!

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. 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 half hour drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

Duties and Responsibilities of Academic Advisor & Internship Coordinator 

• Monitors enrollment and retention data, and includes outreach to unregistered and at-risk students
• Must be comfortable using electronic databases and degree auditing programs
• Ability to utilize software, advisors will assist with registration and provide course suggestions to continuing and new students
• Able to 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
• Works 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
• Will include supervision and implementation of a peer-mentoring program

Experience of Academic Advisor & Internship Coordinator 

• Three years of professional work experience required
• Professional work experience within a public higher education setting in an academic advising and/or retention-related position preferred

Benefits of Academic Advisor and Internship Coordinator 

• Tuition remission at any Purdue campus
• 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
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’ vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• Employee Wellness Programs
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Free Vision Insurance
   

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

Education of Academic Advisor & Internship Coordinator 

• 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).

Core Competencies of Academic Advisor & Internship Coordinator 

• Ability to learn, understand, and relay the full range of student services available; including enrollment services, academic policies and procedures of Purdue University Northwest
• 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, information systems and communication technologies 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.

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