Purdue University
Program Administration Specialist, Associate
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West Lafayette, IN
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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June 10th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Program Administration Specialist, Associate for the EEE graduate program. The role involves managing and advising graduate students on academic plans, maintaining consistent communication, processing applications, and developing orientation programs to support students' educational and career goals.
Highlights
- Manage and administer the EEE graduate program, guiding students in course selection and degree progress.
- Provide academic advising, assess student needs, and make professional referrals while maintaining confidentiality.
- Develop and implement graduate orientation programs with in-person and virtual components.
- Maintain consistent communication with graduate students to foster trusting relationships.
- Work with the graduate committee chair to process incoming graduate student applications.
- Required skills include Microsoft Products, Cognos, Ariba, and strong verbal and written communication sensitive to cultural differences.
- Education requirement: Bachelor of Science degree and at least one year of relevant experience.
- Compensation aligned with Professional 1 Pay Band S055 at Purdue University.
- Purdue University requires a background check and does not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- Serves within the College of Engineering, one of the largest and most influential engineering schools globally.
Program Administration Specialist, Associate Full Description
Job Summary
This position will manage and administer the EEE graduate program empowering graduate students to be active, responsible learners while guiding them to make well-informed decisions that lead to the achievement of students’ educational, career, and life goals. Guide graduate students in course selection and the development of their plan of study. Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communication with graduate student. Use data to provide timely outreach to students on their academic progress and conduct audits on student degree progress. Develop and implement a graduate orientation program. Oversee, with a faculty member, the introductory graduate seminar in EEE. Work with the chair of the graduate committee to process incoming applications.
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:
Graduate Student Advising and Educating
Provide academic advising to graduate students; assess other needs and make professional referrals; maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records. Interpret University policies, procedures, and curriculum to students, faculty, staff, and administration. Guide students in course selection and plan of study; assist in resolving academic problems; identify and monitor academic progress.
Program Development and Department Support
Develop and implement a graduate orientation program including both in person and virtual components. Work with the chair of the graduate committee to process incoming applications.
Communications
Maintain a consistent pattern of contact and communication with graduate students to encourage a trusting relationship through multiple channels of communication. Make explicit students’ responsibility for their own academic and professional success. Build and maintain contacts with other graduate student advising staff/units.
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:
- College of Engineering, Purdue University https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr
- External Recognitions Program https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards
- College of Engineering's Social Media https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/social
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- BS degree
- One (1) year of experience in a similar position
Skills needed:
- Microsoft Products, Cognos, Ariba
- Verbal and written communication skills, sensitive to cultural differences
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 Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 1
Pay Band S055
Job Code#20002085
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Professional 1
Pay Band S055
Job Code#20002085
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University
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