Academic Advisor

Job Title:

Academic Advisor

City:
West Lafayette

Academic Advisors promote an environment that challenges and supports students by providing meaningful opportunities for student learning, development, and integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences. Advisors are dedicated to empowering students to be active responsible learners while guiding students to make well-informed decisions that lead to the achievement of students’ educational, career and life goals. Create an open and respectful environment by utilizing a student-centered practice that emphasizes mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity.

Center the student in an asset framed approach where advising differentiates educational guidance to meet students where they are and acknowledges the critical value of each student’s unique social capital. Empower students to be active responsible learners and assist them in making well-informed decisions. Guide students in course selection and the process for registering for courses. Identify campus activities, programs and opportunities related to students' major.

Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communications with assigned students. Use data to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and conduct audits on student’s degree progress. Assess when a student’s situation requires referral to campus resources. Maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records. Teach students about the university’s structure, systems, policies, and practices.

This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.

STUDENT ADVISING AND EDUCATING – Provide academic advising to assigned students; assess other needs and make professional referrals; maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records. Interpret University policies, procedures, and curriculum to students, faculty, staff and administration. Guide students in course selection and scheduling; assist in resolving academic problems; identify and monitor academic progress. COMMUNICATIONS – Communicate regularly to encourage a trusting relationship with students via e-mail, text, appointment campaigns and other electronic platforms.

Document contact notes on advising appointments and correspondence. Assess when a situation calls for more probing questions. Make explicit students’ responsibility for their own academic and professional success. Build and maintain contacts with other advising units. Communicate with students regarding curricular and co-curricular opportunities. May participate in orientation activities for college/department. Teach students about professional communication standards. DEPARTMENT SUPPORT – May participate in college level events and programs.

Participate in events that serve advising in the university community. Assist with the recruitment and retention of undergraduate students for the academic unit/campus. ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION DUTIES – Submit necessary data and documentation for proper maintenance of student records. Participate in staff meetings. Participate in systems training and updates. Assist in the preparation of reports and serving on advising related committees.

Act as liaison between students, faculty, staff, campus and University constituents.

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