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Purdue University

Program Coordinator

🇺🇸 West Lafayette, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K - $55K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Program Coordinator for Undergraduate Research and Career Readiness in the John Martinson Honors College. The role involves organizing events to promote research opportunities, developing students’ professional skills, recruiting students into faculty-led research, and collaborating with faculty to support and celebrate undergraduate research initiatives.

Highlights
  • Organize events at West Lafayette and Indianapolis to promote undergraduate research opportunities.
  • Develop professional and research-related skills programs for honors college students.
  • Recruit students into faculty-led undergraduate research experiences.
  • Collaborate closely with Associate Dean for Research, Director of Undergraduate Research, and faculty.
  • Support the implementation of the strategic vision for undergraduate research programs.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related work experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Qualtrics is required.
  • Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and independent problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Expected annual salary range is $50,000 to $55,000 based on experience and internal equity.
  • Employment requires a background check and does not include sponsorship for work authorization.

Program Coordinator Full Description

Job Summary
The Program Coordinator for Undergraduate Research and Career Readiness in the John Martinson Honors College will support the college’s mission to sustain and expand student engagement and excellence in undergraduate research experiences. Undergraduate research is a key pillar of the JMHC’s curricular and co-curricular life. The person in this role will be responsible for organizing events in West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations of the JMHC, that spread awareness of research opportunities, organize research-development and professional skills for JMHC students, maximize student participation through recruitment into faculty-led research experiences, and contribute to the success and celebration of students’ research endeavors. This position will work closely with the Associate Dean for Research, the Director of Undergraduate Research, and collaborate with faculty engaged in undergraduate research with JMHC students. In doing so, the person in this role will support the implementation of the JMHC’s strategic vision for research programs and play a critical role in establishing the JMHC as a preeminent and highly ranked institution in the honors educational landscape.
 
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.

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. 
 
For more information on the John Martinson Honors College:  https://honors.purdue.edu/research/index.php  

What We’re Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • One (1) year of related work experience                                                                                           
Skills:
  • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) for drafting, editing, and disseminating correspondence and reports.  
  • Ability to create and execute workflow systems for various aspects of academic planning and programming.  
  • Excellent organization, prioritization, planning, and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.  
  • Ability to exercise professional judgement to solve problems independently and the ability to maintain confidentiality.  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite.  
  • Proficiency in Qualtrics design and management.  
  • Ability to learn new systems and to work independently with guidance from a supervisor in a team-oriented environment.  
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact in a professional capacity with faculty, staff, and students. 
 
Additional Information:
  • 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

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.

Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 1
Pay Band S055
Job Code # 20002085

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

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