| |
Position Description
Are you passionate about supporting students in their academic and personal growth? Are you excited about working with engineering students? Do you enjoy learning new things? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our team as an Academic Advisor at Purdue University's College of Engineering! The Office of Undergraduate Education seeks a highly motivated, dynamic, and student-centered individual to join our team. This position will report to the Office of Undergraduate Education and is cross-trained to support units within the College of Engineering. You will play a critical role in helping students navigate the academic and personal challenges of pursuing a degree in engineering. You will work closely with students, faculty, and staff to provide comprehensive advising services and support for our undergraduate students.
Duties
Academic Advisors in the College of Engineering promote an inclusive 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.
Responsibilities:
- Advise and support undergraduate students in the College of Engineering
- Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to support student success and retention
- Assist with the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that support student success
- Create an open, respectful, and inclusive environment by utilizing an equity-minded, student-centered practice that emphasizes mutual respect, dignity, self-awareness, and authenticity
- Center the student in an asset-framed approach where advising provides 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' educational and career goals
- 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
Application Process
Apply online at: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Academic-Advisor/34023-en_US
Institution Information
Learn about Purdue University at https://www.purdue.edu/.
Contact Information
Caryn N. Morgan, Assistant Director of Academic Advising [email protected] 765-496-6106
|
Qualifications:
|
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher education or related field Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, current and prospective students, parents, and families Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Ability to problem solve and utilize campus resources for individuals and groups Ability and willingness to work in a changing environment Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Student Services, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or field related to the majors advised One year of student advising, recruitment, or other student-facing experience Knowledge of undergraduate student development and recruitment Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University Knowledge of field related to majors advised
|