Job Summary

The Student Affairs Administrator supports the Brock-Wilson Center (BWC) in program development and delivery as well as acts as the student interface for a portfolio of signature events. Reporting to the Assistant/Associate Director of BWC with the general operations, which include (but are not limited to): event planning, marketing, student recruitment of undergraduate students, and administration for new and ongoing programs. Utilizing Purdue’s investment in the StrengthsFinder assessment, this position will map out and manage a coaching (personal/Professional development) program for Daniels School of Business students, faculty and staff. This position will also substitute for BWC Directors in the classroom, meetings, on-campus recruitment events, and other matters when needed.

About Mitch Daniels School of Business: The Mitch Daniels School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:

• Academic Prowess. Daniels School faculty are able to see and steer to what's next, imparting thought leadership to peers in an ever-growing student body.
• Integration of STEM and Business. Every company today is a technology organization, and business leaders must understand how specific technologies can create competitive advantage.
• Transformational Student Experience. Some of life's most important lessons aren't found in a book or a lecture hall. Active transformational experience will produce critical thinkers who see and tackle the world's largest problems.
• Freedom and Capitalism. Daniels students will learn though transformative texts that free markets have raised living standards tremendously for all people.
• Powered by Business Partnerships. The Daniels School provides opportunities for industry partners and alumni to connect with students and faculty in order to provide solutions to business challenges of today and the future.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of experience in event planning, marketing, delivering student support services or related field

Skills Needed:

• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate student learning, network with alumni, and interact with corporate recruiters
• Excellent project/program management capabilities
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Strong computer skills, ability to use varied technology platforms
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with both internal and external partners
• Ability to advise or coach undergraduate students

What is helpful:

• Experience in industry/corporate setting
• Prior experience (professional or volunteer) working with teenagers or pre-college students
• Experience with and/or certification in Gallup’s StrengthsFinder Coaching

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE 
• 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

Professional 2

• Pay Band S055
• Job Code #20002134

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