Location: West Lafayette, IN
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Req Id: 41694 Job Title: Academic Advisor City: West Lafayette ## **Job Summary** Support students in evaluating and determining their interests and abilities as a link to selecting majors or programs. Guide students in developing a plan of study that meets degree requirements and fits their timetable for graduation. Maintain a consistent pattern of contact to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication. Assess when a situation calls for professional intervention or academic referral. Conduct audits on student progress toward their degree. Complete documentation for proper maintenance of student records. Participate in orientation activities and recruiting activities designed to attract new students. **What You'll Be Doing:** 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 recruitm