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Managing Director, Purdue Military Research Institute (PMRI)

🇺🇸 West Lafayette, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ November 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Managing Director for the Purdue Military Research Institute (PMRI). This role involves expanding PMRI's presence across the U.S. military branches, recruiting and supporting military officers pursuing graduate degrees, and leading strategic program development to enhance academic and professional growth within the military education community.

Highlights
  • Expand PMRI’s reputation across all U.S. military branches by building relationships and promoting the program.
  • Recruit and retain top military officers for graduate studies and facilitate connections with Purdue faculty.
  • Lead professional development programs tailored to enrolled military officers to support their academic and career success.
  • Manage and launch initiatives under the direction of PMRI leadership, including key programs such as longitudinal studies and seminar series.
  • Requires a Master’s degree preferably in Engineering, Management, or related STEM fields, and 10 years of military experience.
  • Must demonstrate leadership, strategic planning, complex project management, and strong communication skills.
  • Experience collaborating with faculty, administrators, and military leaders, with understanding of military culture and graduate academic environments.
  • Purdue University is a leading engineering institution with a large military officer graduate student population.
  • Position is exempt from overtime with immediate defined contribution retirement eligibility; background check required.
  • Purdue does not sponsor employment authorization for this role.

Managing Director, Purdue Military Research Institute (PMRI) Full Description

Job Summary
This is a high impact leadership opportunity for a visionary professional with military experience, strong relationship building skills and a passion for advancing national defense through education and research. The Managing Director of the Purdue Military Research Institute (PMRI) plays a pivotal role in expanding the reach and impact of PMRI across all branches of the U.S. military, while fostering strategic partnerships and supporting the academic and professional success of military officers pursuing graduate degrees at Purdue. PMRI is the largest population of military officers pursuing graduate degrees at any university worldwide (see https://engineering.purdue.edu/PMRI). The population of officers at Purdue currently exceeds 100 students pursuing PhDs and MS degrees. We intent to grow this number to build a population of unique military problem solvers.
 
Join one of the nation’s premier research institutions and lead a transformative program at the intersection of military service, advanced education, and cutting-edge innovation. 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:
Expand PMRI’s Reach & Reputation
o Build awareness of PMRI across all branches of the U.S. military.
o Increase demand for the program by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
o Represent PMRI at military and academic events, promoting its mission and success stories.
 
Recruitment & Faculty Engagement
o Recruit and retain top-tier military officers for graduate study at Purdue.
o Facilitate connections between PMRI candidates and Purdue faculty to align research interests and mentorship opportunities.
o Maintain visibility on MOU agreements and budgetary needs.
 
Professional Development Leadership
o Design and implement robust professional development programming tailored to the needs of enrolled military officers.
o Ensure PMRI students are supported academically and professionally throughout their graduate journey.
 
Strategic Program Development
o Conceive, launch, and manage new initiatives under the direction of the PMRI Faculty Director and with support of the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education team.
o Oversee key programs including the longitudinal study, monthly seminar series, and the PMRI digital network.

About Us:
The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.
For more information about our department, please visit:

What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
  • Master’s Degree. Preferably in Engineering, Management or other related STEM fields.
  • Ten (10) years of of military experience.
  • Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple complex projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
 
Skills needed:
  • Proven leadership and strategic planning abilities.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with faculty, administrators, and military leaders.
  • Deep understanding of military culture and graduate-level academic environments.
  • Experience managing complex programs and building cross-sector partnership

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
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately  

EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

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