Senior Program Manager for EPICS and VIP, Indianapolis

Job SummaryThe Senior Program Manager provides operational leadership for Indianapolis EPICS and VIP, advancing student success, experiential learning, assessment, community and industry engagement, and program sustainability. The position coordinates across directors, faculty, students, academic and business offices, communications and technical staff, community organizations, industry partners, sponsors, and alumni.What You'll Be Doing:Program management and student support for Indianapolis EPICS and VIP ProgramsManage program operations, course scheduling, student recruitment and registrationAssist students with course registration in coordination with academic advisorsProgram management and student support for Indianapolis EPICS and VIP ProgramsManage program operations, course scheduling, student recruitment and registrationAssist students with course registration in coordination with academic advisorsCommunity and Industry Partners/SponsorsIdentify, recruit, develop, and steward community and industry partners/sponsors.Manage partner relationships and agreements.Serve as co-instructor/mentor for one EPICS and one VIP team and meet with students as needed outside of lab.Assessment and Program ImprovementCollect, organize, analyze, and report program metrics and ABET-related assessment data.Maintain tracking systems and use findings to strengthen student services, partner engagement, project delivery, and continuous improvement.About Us:The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.For more information about our department, please visit:College of Engineering, Purdue University Recognitions Program of Engineering's Social Media We're Looking For:Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in management, student affairs, engineering, or related field or equivalent experienceFour (4) years of experience in advising, administration, student services, such as academic advisor, schedule deputy, program management and support.Skills needed:Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of people at all levels, including faculty, staff, students, and external partnersExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with strong attention to detail and proof-reading and editing skillsExcellent organizational and (verbal and written) communication skillsExcellent self-motivation, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to work autonomously with little supervision; acting independently to prioritize and manage workloadAbility to balance interruptions and multiple and varied tasks; work well both independently and in a team environmentNice to have:Proficiency with schedule and registration systemsWho 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.Additional Information:Purdue’s benefits summary Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this positionFLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting PeriodCareer StreamCompensation Information:Professional 3Pay Band S075Job Code#20003010Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: EOEPurdue University is an EO/EA University