Purdue University
Assistant Director, Purdue Testing Services
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West Lafayette, IN
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Full-Time
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$60K - $65K
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Other
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July 22nd, 2026
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring an Assistant Director for Purdue Testing Services. This role leads the administration of vendor and advanced credit exams, oversees test preparation, maintains security and confidentiality compliance, and manages staff recruitment, training, and performance.
Highlights
- Provide operational leadership for day-to-day administration of vendor and advanced credit exams.
- Lead efforts to support and scale accommodated testing during high-volume periods.
- Ensure security of test materials and protect student confidentiality in compliance with ADA, FERPA, Academic Integrity, and related policies.
- Supervise one full-time staff member and a large team of student employees, including recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Required education: Bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, management, or a related field.
- At least six years of professional experience in higher education student support.
- Strong skills in professional writing, editing, computer use, communication, organization, and time management.
- Ability to work collaboratively with campus partners and test vendors.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and test administrator certifications from vendors.
- Annual salary range is $60,000 to $65,000, exempt from overtime, with immediate defined contribution retirement eligibility.
Assistant Director, Purdue Testing Services Full Description
Job Summary
The Purdue Testing Services (PTS) Assistant Director reports to the Director of PTS and provides operational leadership for the day-to-day administration of vendor and advanced credit exams. This position serves as the primary lead for vendor and advanced credit exams while also playing a key role in supporting and scaling accommodated testing operations, particularly during high-volume periods.
The Assistant Director oversees all aspects of test preparation and administration to ensure the security of test materials and the protection of student confidentiality in compliance with ADA, FERPA, and Academic Integrity, and other applicable laws and policies. The role is responsible for supervising one full-time staff and a large team of student employees, including recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
This is a 100% on-site position
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About Us:
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What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, management, or related field
- Six (6) years of professional higher-ed student support experience.
Skills:
- Professional writing and editing skills. Excellent computer and communication (verbal & written) skills
- Great organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to balance interruptions while also maintaining productivity
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere and work collaboratively with campus partners and test vendors
- Managing a broad team and building work schedules.
Nice to Have:
- Master’s degree
- Certifications as a test administrator from test vendors.
Additional Information:
- 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 Contributions Immediately
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
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 4
Pay Band S065
Job Code # 20002136
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $ 60,000-$65,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University
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