Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

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Job Title:

Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

City:
Hammond

Job Description:

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.

Salary:

* $50,000

Schedule:

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

Duties and Responsibilities Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

* 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)

Benefits Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

* 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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Education Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

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

Experience Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

* 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

Core Competencies Academic & Student Success Advisor - University College

* 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…