Job Description
Req Id:  42493
Job Title:  Program Administration Specialist, Associate
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

This position will manage and administer the EEE graduate program empowering graduate students to be active, responsible learners while guiding them to make well-informed decisions that lead to the achievement of students’ educational, career, and life goals. Guide graduate students in course selection and the development of their plan of study. Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communication with graduate student. Use data to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and conduct audits on student degree progress. Develop and implement a graduate orientation program. Oversee, with a faculty member, the introductory graduate seminar in EEE. Work with the chair of the graduate committee to process incoming applications.

 

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. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

What You'll Be Doing:

Graduate Student Advising and Educating 

Provide academic advising to graduate 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 plan of study; assist in resolving academic problems; identify and monitor academic progress. 

 

Program Development and Department Support

Develop and implement a graduate orientation program including both in person and virtual components. Work with the chair of the graduate committee to process incoming applications.

 

Communications

Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communication with graduate students to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication. Make explicit students’ responsibility for their own academic and professional success. Build and maintain contacts with other graduate student advising staff/units.  

About Us:

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.

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What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

  • BS degree
  • One (1) year of experience in a similar position

Skills needed:

  • Microsoft Products, Cognos, Ariba  
  • Verbal and written communication skills, sensitive to cultural differences

 

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.

Additional Information:

  • Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
  • Purdue 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

Career Stream

Compensation Information:
Professional 1
Pay Band S055
Job Code#20002085
 
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

Posting Start Date:  6/10/26