Job Summary

The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program Assistant Director provides leadership on strategic initiatives and administration of the College of Engineering's Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program by facilitating new and current cross-disciplinary VIP project opportunities, partnerships, and funding opportunities both on campus and externally. Additionally, the Assistant Director will provide leadership in developing and delivering professional development and educational material to VIP students, and faculty and graduate student mentors, lead the assessment strategies of VIP program success, and have primary responsibility for course administration.

Who We Are

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 over 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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• Purdue University's Semiconductor Initiative
• College of Engineering, Purdue University
• External Recognition's Program
• College of Engineering's Social Media

What We Are Looking For

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Master's degree   
• Four (4) years of experience in higher education programs involving students, administrators, faculty, and staff and/or project management

Preferred:

• Master's or PhD in Management, Engineering, Education, Sciences, Communications, Counseling, Higher Education Administration or Student Services

SKILLS:

Required:

• Experience mentoring design and/or research teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training and educational materials
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build trusting and productive relationships within and external to the University
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in multiple contexts with diverse audiences
• Detailed and quality-oriented and able to lead multiple projects

Preferred:

Demonstrated ability to develop, design and utilize existing analytical tools for evaluation and assessment of the VIP Program 

Additional Information

Purdue’s benefits summary
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 Contributions immediately  
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply