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Catalog and Course Administrator

🇺🇸 West Lafayette, IN 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $40K - $45K 💻 Other 🗓️ July 16th, 2026

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Purdue University is hiring a Catalog and Curriculum Coordinator. The role involves independently managing course information reviews and audits to update the Banner Course Catalog and processing course proposal requests using the course workflow system while coordinating communication with various stakeholders.

Highlights
  • Manage day-to-day tasks for the Catalog and Curriculum team under supervision
  • Review and audit course information affecting the Banner Course Catalog
  • Process course proposal requests through the course workflow system
  • Communicate with the Office of the Registrar and campus stakeholders regarding course impacts
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and one year of administrative or customer service experience
  • Preferred experience includes familiarity with Banner, Cognos, and Excel
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills essential
  • Ability to work independently, interpret university regulations, and manage multiple deadlines
  • Annual salary range is $40,400 - $45,000, depending on qualifications
  • Background check required; position is exempt from overtime and does not sponsor employment authorization

Catalog and Course Administrator Full Description

Job Summary
Works to achieve the day-to-day objectives for the Catalog and Curriculum team. Under the supervision of the Assistant Registrar, works independently as an entry level professional contributor on smaller less complex projects and assignments regarding the review and audits of course information resulting in modification of Banner Course Catalog. Utilizes the course workflow system to review and process course proposal requests. Serves a key role in communicating with stakeholders within the Office of the Registrar and across campus regarding course impact. 

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About Us:
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 :
What We’re Looking For:                                
Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree 
  • One (1) year of experience in administrative or customer service roles.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 
     
Skills needed:
  • Excellent communication and customer services skills.
  •  Ability to work independently under general supervision, make sound judgments and show initiative.
  •  Must understand, interpret and apply University regulations.
  •  Ability to understand the policies and procedures used in the various schools, campuses, and locations for all Purdue University programs.
  •  Able to work in a team environment with a large and diverse staff.
  •  Ability to coordinate work flow and able to multi-task, meet multiple deadlines at a quality level, implement efficient procedures, work under pressure, remain composed under stressful situations, and demonstrate professionalism.
 
Nice to have:
  • Two to three years of prior relevant university experience. 
  • Experience with Banner, Cognos, and Excel. 

Career Stream
Professional 1
Pay Band S050
Job Code#20003212
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $40,400 - $45,000, 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.

What We Would Like You To Know :
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period 
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer: All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.