Program Administration Specialist

Job Title: Program Administration Specialist City: West Lafayette Job Summary The CERIAS Student Programs Manager manages the portfolio of impactful programs that focus on student engagement with industry, including sponsored graduate assistantships, undergrad capstone-type projects, and an annual student career fair. Serve as the chief liaison to a council of student organizations. The Student Programs Manager works closely with the Center's managing and the strategic partnership directors to engage commercial industry and government leaders. The position will assist with marketing and communications of programs to students and industry organizations, while also assisting with promotions for the CERIAS in general. Duties & Responsibilities Administration: Serve as the lead on funded programs aimed at providing scholarships, assistantships and capstone-like programs to students aligned with the Center. Work directly with companies and center leadership to identify and scope projects for student engagement. Host monthly meetings with a council of student organization leaders, assisting with cross-campus coordination. Marketing and Communication: Develop strategies and implement plans to promote programs with Purdue students. Work with Center leadership to promote programs to commercial companies and government agencies. Assist with overall promotion and marketing of the Center's capabilities to industry. Event Management: Lead the management of an annual Fall career fair, various student events throughout the year, and assist with the management of the Center's annual Spring event. Miscellaneous: Collaborate with Center leadership on strategic planning and plan execution to further the impact of the Center. Perform other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's Degree Two or more years of project management, communications/marketing or clerical experience in a professional work environment. Strong written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to both college students and commercial industry professionals. Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer service skills. Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels. Ability to work independently to identify program needs, strategically plan and implement plans to meet those needs. What We Want You To Know: Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. A background check is required for employment in this position. FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime). Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period. Purdue University is an EO/EA University. What You'll Get In Return: All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global. #J-18808-Ljbffr