Job Summary

The Licensing Advisor is an entry-level professional responsible for supporting regulatory compliance and licensure processes for Purdue’s Teacher Education Programs. Under the general supervision of the Senior Licensing Advisor/Officer, this role provides guidance and resources to faculty, staff, academic advisors, professional educators, administrators, and teacher education students to ensure ongoing program compliance with state and federal licensure standards, regulations, and university policies. The Licensing Advisor designs and maintains resources—such as Brightspace courses, websites, and program documents—to assist students in achieving academic milestones and licensure requirements.

This position serves as a liaison with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and collaborates with federal and state licensing agencies to address licensure issues and implement actions resulting from federal regulations. The Licensing Advisor certifies and credentials program completers for educator licenses in Indiana, other states, U.S. territories, and internationally. Additional responsibilities include coordinating licensure support across more than 40 academic programs and contributing to workflow, training, and recordkeeping standards to ensure program integrity and student success throughout their academic and professional journeys.

This position is ideal for individuals passionate about student success who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to advancing Purdue’s mission of accessible education.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. You'll collaborate with top talent across departments while helping protect Purdue's research integrity. 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.
     
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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 Are Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Minimum BA or BS required in P-12 Education, Higher Education, STEM, Learning Design Technology, Business, or closely related fields. 
• Minimum of 2-3 years of prior, full-time experience in compliance, project coordination/management, data management/stewardship of large datasets, instructional design/technical writing, P-12 instructional and/or administrative leadership within a professional setting required.  
• Knowledge of teacher preparation, federal/state licensure standards/rules, higher education, and/or regulatory adherence and/or oversight preferred. 

Skills needed:

• Requires regulatory knowledge and the capacity to advance and apply that knowledge accurately and pragmatically. Possess strong project management skills, technological efficiency, and adaptability. 
• Excellent analytical abilities, oral/written communication, time management, and strong interpersonal skills to function both independently, within a small, highly productive, team environment, large and varied university personnel and students (prospective, current, and former), and external agencies and clients. 
• Advanced attention to details, problem-solving, ability to respond to shifting and potentially complex contexts and thrive within established protocols and timelines as defined via a production/workflow schedule and deliver quality work under deadlines required. 
• Advanced expertise in MS Office Suite, Outlook, etc. and various data systems management i.e., Banner, COGNOS, Brightspace, etc., and data analysis required.   
• Capable of learning and innovating to increase efficiency and data quality.

What is helpful:

• Master's Degree

What We Want You to Know:

Purdue University 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 
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy

Career Stream

Professional 2
Pay Band S065
Job Code #20003105

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

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.