Job Summary
Polytechnic is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to lead cross-functional coordination across areas such as marketing communications, recruitment, curriculum assessment, and academic accreditation. This role will enhance the Polytechnic’s operational efficiency by managing vendor partnerships, developing scalable workflows, and ensuring consistent execution of high-impact initiatives. The Project Manager will collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to collect and analyze data that supports continuous improvement and fulfills applicable accreditation standards. This individual will guide assessment practices, monitor curricular enhancement action plans, and generate meaningful reporting insights that inform academic decision-making across undergraduate and graduate programs. The Project Manager will also coordinate the student transfer process, working closely with academic advisors, program faculty, and campus partners to ensure accurate articulation of credits, timely curriculum alignment, and a seamless process for incoming students. This individual must be a systems thinker with a commitment to excellence in both promotional strategy and academic quality assurance.
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:
• Bachelors degree in project management, communication, leadership, data analytics, educational leadership, or related area
• Four (4) to five (5) years of professional experience in project coordination or project management, preferably in marketing, communications, or higher education environment
• Data collection and analysis experience, preferably in the educational environment
• Accreditation and/or assessment experience
• Curriculum management experience
Skills needed:
- Technical competency in Microsoft Office suite and project management software.
- Curriculog, and data analysis tools, along with the adaptability to learn and utilize new systems as needed.
What is helpful:
- Master’s degree
- Data collection and analysis experience, preferably in the educational environment
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 Or Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
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
Career Stream
Professional 3
Pay Band S075
Job Code #20003010
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.
EOE :
Purdue University is an EOE employer.