Student Success Specialist

Student Success Specialist


City: West Lafayette


Job Description:


Job Summary

The Student Success Specialist designs, launches, and manages student-facing support initiatives within the academic unit, with a focus on recruiting, retention, diversity, inclusion, mentoring, first-year experience, learning communities, co-curricular engagement, summer opportunities, student awards, and scholarships. The role strengthens and complements the work of university-wide student success offices by making timely referrals and connecting students to centralized resources and services. In collaboration with university and college admissions teams, this position leads the development and implementation of student recruitment activities for the academic unit and coordinates programs that foster and sustain a culture of student diversity and inclusivity.

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Who We Are at Purdue University:

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of prior experience related to student services, education, or similar field.

Skills needed:

• Strong initiative with an ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with higher education student success issues and programs, student retention tools, and academic and co-curricular activities.
• Ability to manage projects and processes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to students, develop rapport, trust, and work within a shared decision-making model with the students
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds and teamwork in daily work activity
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and implement university policies and procedures
• Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must represent the university with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy at all levels.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and travel, as business need dictates

What is helpful :

• Experience serving on a student support team in an educational setting.

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
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 S060
Job Code #20002135

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines:

The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $48,8000 to $57,715 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:

The School of Applied and Creative Computing (ACC) is a rapidly growing academic unit within Purdue Polytechnic Institute, focused on applied, industry-connected computing education. ACC emphasizes experiential learning, strong industry partnerships, and student success across both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations. This role will be instrumental in shaping a cohesive, student-centered experience that supports recruitment, retention, and career readiness for a diverse and expanding student population.

EOE :
Purdue University is an EOE employer.