Purdue University
Program Administration Specialist, Senior
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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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May 26th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Coordinator of Program Research and Design. The role involves developing and implementing division-wide student support programs by gathering data, managing program development, and assessing program effectiveness and student engagement.
Highlights
- Develop and maintain holistic educational resources for student programs.
- Collaborate with the Office of Instructional Design to create online courses and materials.
- Identify gaps in current programs and independently conduct research to support new program development.
- Evaluate programs to refine future content and conduct formative and summative assessments.
- Engage with student organizations to promote program participation and assess resource efficacy.
- Experience required: Six years in program development, preferably for college students.
- Technical skills: Strong knowledge of Brightspace or similar educational platforms and experience creating digital instructional materials.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Compensation falls under Professional 3, Pay Band S065 per Purdue University's guidelines.
- Background check required; position is exempt from overtime and does not include employment authorization sponsorship.
Program Administration Specialist, Senior Full Description
Job Summary
The Coordinator of Program Research and Design will support the development and implementation of division wide programs and resources for student support. Primary responsibility will be to gather data and resources to inform program development, manage the development of programs, and assess program efficacy and student engagement.
At Purdue, you’ll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words—they’re the foundation of how we work and grow, together. If you’re ready to help build a better world through research that matters, take the next step and join us on this path.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Collaborate in the creation of a holistic educational resources for division wide programmatic efforts available to students.
- A collaboration with the Office of Instructional Design will be maintained for the development of online courses and materials.
- In addition, all modules and resources maintained for division wide programs must be kept current.
- Identifying gaps in current programs and resources at Purdue, understanding the landscape of programs being offered by companies in this sphere, and independently gathering research supporting the development of programs and resources.
- Engage in program evaluation in order to refine future content.
- Develop and assess formative and summative program evaluation.
- Collate program assessment for divisional reporting.
- Meet regularly with various student organizations to facilitate engagement with programs.
- Present programs to student organizations.
- Responsibility for continued engagement with student groups promoting the efficacy and usefulness of the modules and resources for division wide programs.
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're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Six (6) years of experience in program development, preferably for college students.
- Experience creating materials for digital distribution.
- Strong understanding and experience with Brightspace (or other educational platforms).
Skills needed:
- Strong Communication
- Ability to work on a team
- Ability to positively interact with college students
- Experience with program development for college students
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 3
Pay Band S065
Job Code#20002087
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Professional 3
Pay Band S065
Job Code#20002087
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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