Job Description
Req Id:  41213
Job Title:  Senior Program Manager
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager will work with academic units and colleges to carry out the various duties associated with managing and leading master's programs, graduate certificates, undergraduate courses, and online noncredit professional development. This includes coordinating with various campus offices, recruiting and marketing, program development, and faculty coordination. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating logistics related to program delivery, strategizing with academic units, and managing program budgets.

 

Hybrid with responsibilities in Indianapolis, a few evenings a month.

 

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:

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 business, management, higher education, or related field
  • Four years of professional office experience related to outreach, teaching, presenting, and/or education
  • Office management experience 

 

Skills: 

  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Good written and oral communication skills are a must
  • Knowledge of computer databases and word processing 
  • Strong organizational skills and an ability to self-motivate and work independently 

 

Nice to Have:

  • Supervisor experience preferred with ability to motivate direct reports.
  • Experience working with departments on campus (e.g. Graduate School, Registrar's Office, Bursar's Office, and International Student Services)
  • Experience with/in online degree programs
  • 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 Contributions 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 3

Pay Band S065

Job Code #  20002087

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. 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

Posting Start Date:  3/13/26