Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

Overview Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

The University College at Purdue University Northwest is seeking an Academic and Student Success Advisor. The primary purpose of the Academic & Student Success Advisor is to provide individual, appreciative, and transformational advising to students on matters such as selection of major, course selection and sequencing, and academic performance.

• $50,000

• Monday - Friday:
  Typically 8:30 - 4:30 with occasional evening work during peak periods; will flex schedule to accommodate

• Advise and provide guidance to student processes and responsibilities necessary to satisfy academic requirements to declare a major and successfully transition into that major in order to graduate. This role works primarily with Transfer Students
• Proactively reach out to targeted populations and maintains current and accurate records documenting individual student progress toward degree requirements
• Utilize all resources to support and strengthen communication and outreach with assigned population
• Discuss with and assist students in completing and processing necessary academic forms
• Work closely with faculty, administration, student outreach services, and other Purdue University Northwest staff in implementing, evaluating and improving student retention
• Participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of programs, courses, advising materials, policies and procedures
• Assist students identified as academically at risk and participate in the development and implementation of intervention efforts by the University
• Refers students to appropriate offices, learning resources and personnel as needed
• Provide a positive environment which assists students in their personal and academic growth and development
• Serve as an instructor for the First Year Experience course, GS 19100
• Contribute to the planning and assessment of GS 19100 curriculum
• Maintain accurate grade keeping records for the assigned GS 19100 section(s)

• 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

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• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field (e.g., social work, counseling, education)

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

• 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

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is…