Job Summary

The Office of Summer and Winter Programs is an innovative department focused on program initiatives, collaboration, and course management that assists students with college access, retention, and success.

The Pre-college Outreach Coordinator serves on a team whose primary focus is coordinating outreach and programming efforts aimed at delivering high-quality, pre-college experiences that prepare students to thrive as Boilermakers. Primary responsibilities include high school visits and outreach, building relationships with prospective students and families, high school partners, community-based organizations, and campus partners. The Outreach Coordinator needs to be an engaging and clear communicator with the ability to provide course instruction, academic coaching, and share knowledge of campus resources and supportive programming, and program coordination. The Outreach Coordinator will be knowledgeable of additional programs offered by the Office of Summer and Winter programs.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently with limited supervision are imperative for this position.  This position assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive recruitment and yield strategy. A portion of the work consists of reviewing applications for admission to Summer College for High School Students, discerning important information from the application file, putting the information into context, and swiftly and confidently making and justifying difficult decisions.

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.

About Us:

The Office of Summer and Winter Programs is an innovative department focused on university program initiatives, campus collaboration, and course management that assists students with college access, retention, and success.

Instagram: @purduesummerwintersessions

Facebook: @PurdueThinkSummer

X/Twitter: @purdueosws

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.
• Two (2) years of experience in K-12 or higher education, admissions, counseling, advising, teaching, coaching, event planning, or a related field.

Skills:

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours. 
• Be energetic, outgoing, creative, and professional; and possess a positive attitude.
• Maintain a high level of organization and prioritization to ensure timely, efficient, and effective work.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail while dealing with frequent interruptions.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to interact with various constituents with unique needs (students, supervisees, colleagues, campus and community partners, and parents), as well as proficiency in computer technology.
• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Will regularly utilize Excel, Word, Access, Slate CRM, and COGNOS software.
• Demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced environment and flexibility with change.
• Have the competency to analyze, interpret, apply, and follow policies and procedures during emergency situations.
• Have the capacity to always represent the University and program with tact and diplomacy.
• Evidence of commitment to equity and maximizing all students’ potential.

Nice to Have: 

• Master's degree
• Experience with Excel, Word, Access, Slate CRM, and COGNOS

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

Career Stream

Compensation Information:

Professional 2

Pay Band S055

Job Code # 20003022

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is in the mid-to-upper $ 40,000s. 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