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Purdue University is hiring a Program Administration Specialist to serve as Master’s Program Manager for the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, coordinating the ECE MS and Purdue Online MS programs. The role interfaces directly with current and prospective MS students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure students have what they need to complete their studies, spanning advising, program administration, recruitment, and student records management. It’s a full-time, on-site position.

Highlights

Serves as the primary resource for faculty and students on ECE MS and Purdue Online MS program matters
Advises online, West Lafayette, and Indianapolis residential MS students on course selection, plans of study, and degree progress
Manages student records in Banner, GRM, and other systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Serves as the program registration official and monitors students’ academic progress
Implements new programs and communicates policies and procedures to faculty, staff, and students
Coordinates communications strategies and events for recruiting prospective students
Collaborates with faculty to manage admissions cycles for residential and online programs
Interfaces with campus partners including the Registrar and OSGPS to resolve student issues
Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in higher education, recruitment, or a related field
Prefers a master’s degree and prior experience with graduate program administration or advising

Program Administration Specialist Full Description

Job Summary

The Master's Program Manager administers and coordinates master's programs within the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the related Purdue Online MS programs. This position interfaces directly with both existing and prospective MS students as well as faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure students have the information needed to successfully complete their studies in ECE and in related Purdue Online programs.

What You'll Be Doing:

Serves as a primary resource person to faculty and students regarding all aspects of the ECE MS and related Purdue Online MS programs
Supports faculty in their interactions with master's students, including meeting the needs of online students
Implements new programs; communicates policies and procedures to faculty, staff, and students
Advises online, West Lafayette, and Indianapolis residential MSECE and MSSWE students on course selection, plans of study, degree progress, and other academic concerns
Advises ECE, SWE, and related Purdue 4+1 students while undergraduates and students in collaborative ECE programs with other institutions
Manages student records in Banner, GRM, and other systems to ensure accurate, up-to-date information
Supports schedule deputy and ECE associate head of teaching and learning with development of ECE graduate course schedules
Interfaces with campus partners, including Registrar and OSGPS, to resolve student issues
Monitors students' academic progress and serves as the program registration official, maintaining records and ensuring confidentiality
Routinely communicates events, deadlines, and policies to ECE and related MS students; keeps program documents and websites current
Coordinates communications strategies for recruiting prospective students and contributes to program growth strategies, including recruitment and admissions events
Participates in and organizes committees related to ECE graduate programs
Conducts in-person and virtual information and recruiting sessions for existing and prospective students
Collaborates with faculty to manage admissions cycles for residential and/or online programs

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree
Two (2) years of experience in higher education, recruitment, performance management, training and development, or another related field

Skills needed:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to design, develop, and manipulate tables and charts
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential and sensitive situations with minimal supervision
Ability to grasp policies and procedures related to different aspects of student services
Sensitivity to cultural, political, and geographical differences, with the ability to work well with a diverse student body
Ability to work independently, handle interruptions, and manage multiple and varied tasks
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Nice to Have:

Master's degree in Management, Administration, Communications, Education, or Engineering
Experience with recruiting, mentoring and advising students
Experience with graduate program administration or working with graduate students
Knowledge of academic environment and previous university experience

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