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Purdue University is hiring an Associate Operations Administrator professional to manage and improve processes for faculty searches and promotions, lead support staff training, and assist senior administrators and event coordinators. The role involves overseeing hiring for graduate and undergraduate TAs, supervising faculty promotion procedures, coordinating candidate visits, and supporting various school events.

Highlights

Manage hiring of approximately 475 graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants and determine appropriate pay.
Lead and mentor administrative support staff, enhancing work environment and productivity.
Oversee faculty promotion processes including tenure and rank advancements, ensuring compliance and deadlines.
Coordinate faculty recruitment processes, candidate visits, and travel-related communications.
Assist with events in multiple locations and support administrative needs throughout the department.
Serve as assistant to Senior Operations Administrator and Event Coordinator.
Required skills include problem-solving, initiative, discretion with confidentiality, knowledge of university policies, and strong organization/time management.
Minimum qualifications: high school diploma and four years of high-level leadership support experience.
FLSA status: Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime; retirement plan: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan.
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position and requires a background check.

Associate Operations Administrator Full Description

Job Summary

Manage and improve processes for faculty searches and promotions; serve as training leader for support staff; serve in leadership role and help set expectations for administrative activities. Serve as assistant to the Event Coordinator as well as for associate heads and Senior Operations Administrator.

This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

What You'll Be Doing:

Manage the hiring of all graduate and undergraduate TAs for the School, determining appropriate pay according to experience (approximately 475); serve as a leader and mentor for administrative support staff, develop and implement new ideas for improving work environment and staff productivity.
Manage and facilitate the faculty promotion-to-tenure/associate/full process, including working with faculty on their documents to meet college and university requirements and preparation for the corresponding Primary Committee meetings.
Monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met.
Manage faculty recruitment process and training of all administrative support staff to handle individual searches as assigned.
Supervise candidate visits and interview process across all searches.
Serve as a liaison between the candidates and faculty host for itinerary and all travel-related communications.
Assist with events across the school, including Indianapolis, and coordinate the support needed from the administrative assistants throughout the department.
Serve as assistant to the Senior Operations Administrator.

About Us:

Established in 1888, The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the largest School at Purdue. Our mission is to serve and lead the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world-wide profession of electrical and computer engineering, by educating the next generation of engineers, by discovery that advances fundamental knowledge and its applications, and by innovation and engagement that address global challenges of societal impact. For more information about our School, please visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma
Four (4) years of high-level support to leadership

Skills needed:

Problem-solving, ability to take initiative and motivate others; ability to use discretion and maintain complete confidentiality
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Outstanding organization and time management skills

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.

Additional Information:

Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

Compensation Information:
Administrative and Operational Support 4
Pay Band S055
Job Code#20003938

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

Original Job Description

Job Summary

What You'll Be Doing:

Manage the hiring of all graduate and undergraduate TAs for the School, determining appropriate pay according to experience (approximately 475); serve as a leader and mentor for administrative support staff, develop and implement new ideas for improving work environment and staff productivity.
Manage and facilitate the faculty promotion-to-tenure/associate/full process, including working with faculty on their documents to meet college and university requirements and preparation for the corresponding Primary Committee meetings.
Monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met.
Manage faculty recruitment process and training of all administrative support staff to handle individual searches as assigned.
Supervise candidate visits and interview process across all searches.
Serve as a liaison between the candidates and faculty host for itinerary and all travel-related communications.
Assist with events across the school, including Indianapolis, and coordinate the support needed from the administrative assistants throughout the department.
Serve as assistant to the Senior Operations Administrator.

About Us:

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma
Four (4) years of high-level support to leadership

Skills needed:

Problem-solving, ability to take initiative and motivate others; ability to use discretion and maintain complete confidentiality
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Outstanding organization and time management skills

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.

Additional Information:

Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

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