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.