Job Summary
Program Administration Specialist
Purdue University – School of Mechanical Engineering | West Lafayette, IN
Join one of the nation’s top engineering programs and contribute to the success of the next generation of Boilermakers. The Program Administration Specialist in the School of Mechanical Engineering plays a key role in maintaining seamless operations across Purdue’s undergraduate programs—helping advance the University’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
At Purdue, we believe in creating an environment where collaboration, innovation, and learning drive everything we do. You’ll work alongside faculty, staff, and academic leaders to strengthen processes that support student success and program quality.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate operational processes related to the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the School, the College of Engineering, and university offices to support curriculum implementation and updates
- Collect and manage data for continuous curriculum and accreditation-related improvements
- Serve as scheduling deputy for the School of Mechanical Engineering, ensuring accurate and timely course scheduling
- Partner with the Registrar’s Office and other campus units to streamline processes that enhance the student and faculty experience
Why Purdue
At Purdue, your work matters. You’ll be part of a community committed to innovation, inclusion, and excellence—a place where professional growth and purpose intersect. Together, we empower students, faculty, and staff to reach higher and achieve more.
About Us
The School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University is truly unique. We began in 1882 as experts in locomotives (thus the name "Boilermakers!") And now in the 21st century, we continue to move the world forward by combining the latest technologies with the strongest of fundamentals.
Nearly 3,000 undergraduate students, 1,000 graduate students, and 95 faculty are part of the Purdue ME family. As the broadest engineering discipline, our students and faculty have the widest variety of interests and expertise. Design; dynamic systems; fluid mechanics; heat transfer; manufacturing; solid mechanics; systems, measurements, & controls; and thermodynamics are all a part of the ME curriculum. And our graduates put these skills to work in numerous fields, including aerospace & defense, biomedicine, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and much more.
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 Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- A Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in different aspects of undergraduate programs, such as advising, schedule deputy, admissions, etc.
Skills Needed:
- Familiarity with undergraduate-level academic programs, procedures, and policies
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written), organization, planning, and time management skills required
- Proficiency with Curiculog, UniTime, and Banner is highly desired
- Must be able to work independently and use sound judgment in making decisions
Additional Information:
- 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
Career Stream
Professional 2
- Pay Band S060
- Job Code #20002086
Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $52,000 and $57,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EOE employer.