Academic Advisor, Senior

Req Id: 41527

Job Title: Academic Advisor, Senior

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Senior Academic Advisor

Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University, we believe our people power our progress - and our advisors are essential to that mission. As an Academic Advisor, you'll help students find their path and purpose, guiding them through academic choices that shape their lives, careers, and contributions to the world. In this role, you'll foster an inclusive environment that supports each student's individual journey. Using an equity-minded, student-centered approach, you'll empower learners to build confidence, explore opportunities, and make meaningful decisions that lead to academic and personal growth. Your work will blend guidance, mentorship, and learning opportunities that help students connect their curricular and co-curricular experiences.

What You'll Do

• Guide students in course selection, academic planning, and university navigation
• Maintain supportive, proactive communication with assigned students through consistent outreach
• Use data and degree audits to monitor progress and provide timely advising interventions
• Identify opportunities for student engagement through academic programs and campus activities
• Connect students with campus resources to foster success, confidence, and well-being
• Promote an inclusive environment that values authenticity, respect, and mutual understanding

Senior Academic Advisor Opportunities

As a Senior Academic Advisor in the College of Pharmacy, you will be an integral role in the student's academic journey. This position serves as recruiter of undergraduate students for the College of Pharmacy, and works with students when they matriculate to campus through graduation, working with both Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science and Doctor of Pharmacy students.

Why Purdue

At Purdue, advising goes beyond course planning-it's about cultivating potential and helping every student thrive. You'll join a community that believes in growth, collaboration, and discovery for all. Here, your expertise shapes not only student experiences but the future of education itself.

What Were Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Must have an earned graduate or professional degree in a field relevant to the position
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience required

Preferred:

• Experience with student advising

Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must be able to collaborate with faculty, staff, students and parents
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and administer academic policy necessary
• Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and resolve conflict
• Basic skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

Preferred:

• Knowledge of programs and majors at Purdue University

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 3

• Pay Band S060
• Job Code #20002153

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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Posting Start Date: 4/15/26