Job Summary
Purdue University is seeking an enthusiastic student affairs and learning assistance professional to join the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center team in supporting students and their academic goals. The program coordinator position is charged with responsibilities in assigned programmatic area (Student Office Ambassador program, including Accountability Groups and Workshops) to provide students with a variety of opportunities to enhance their academic success strategies and skills. Additionally, this position will work with the ASC team to assist in general responsibilities of the ASC, which includes facilitating learning in one-on-one (consultations and supervision meetings), small group (trainings and committee meetings), large group (workshops and trainings), and passive modes, supporting the efforts of the other ASC programs and services, and directing collateral projects for ASC graduate assistants.
This position is based in West Lafayette and 100% on-site.
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About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Two (2) years of experience in areas of advising, teaching, academic/success coaching and/or other forms of academic assistance, student support, and/or program development (consideration will be given to two years of undergraduate or graduate work in these same areas)
Skills:
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to demonstrate these skills confidently through presentation development (content, slides, materials) and facilitation (public speaking and engaging)
- Ability to quickly learn online systems and software (EAB Navigate/BoilerConnect; Qualtrics; Microsoft Office; Cascade, etc.) and efficiently manage systems at a proficient level
- Ability to facilitate student learning in individual, small group, classroom, and virtual settings
- Ability to represent the values of the ASC, Student Success Programs, and university to internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of team
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and identities
- Ability to think quickly and creatively in problem-solving and planning
- Ability to work some nights and weekends that are occasionally required
Nice to Have:
- Master’s Degree in higher education administration, college student affairs, counseling, education or other relevant discipline
- Prior experience in higher education; experience with peer learning programs
Additional Information:
- 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
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.
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code # 20004220
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $45,000.00 to $47,500.00. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University