Job Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible for administering the process for top students and alumni to pursue nationally competitive awards, providing clear direction and guidance for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. The emphasis is on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and undergraduate awards NISO coordinates (Goldwater, Astronaut, Truman, Udall, etc.).

At Purdue, you’ll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words—they’re the foundation of how we work and grow, together. If you’re ready to help build a better world through research that matters, take the next step and join us on this path.

This is a hybrid position, but candidates must live within reasonable driving distance to the West Lafayette campus.

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
• Four (4) years’ experience advising and/or conducting outreach to students either within higher education or as part of a fellowship foundation.

Skills:

• Exemplary writing skills, excellent oral communication skills for providing writing feedback 
• MSWord, MSExcel
• Ability to present information clearly and enthusiastically to diverse groups of students
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable program
• Outstanding social skills with the ability to form cordial and positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work independently and take initiative by showing leadership in areas of responsibility
• Strong time management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Must be available to occasionally work evenings or weekends for programming

Nice to Have: 

• Master’s Degree

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

About NISO

NISO, which is a part of the John Martinson Honors College, is here for all Purdue students. We are Purdue University's hub for 14 highly selective national and international awards, most of which require university nomination or endorsement. We coordinate the application, campus evaluation, and nomination processes from helping students learn about the scholarships, fellowships, and grants to submitting nominations to the granting foundations and programs. As a university level student services office, we work across colleges and schools to connect Purdue students with life changing opportunities. Join an exceptional team invested in student development.

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 3

Pay Band S065

Job Code # 20002087

The anticipated annual salary for this position will be a maximum of $64,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

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.

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University