Purdue University
Program Coordinator of Academic Success
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West Lafayette, IN
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Full-Time
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$45K - $48K
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Academic Advising
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May 11th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center. The coordinator will manage the Student Office Ambassador program, including Accountability Groups and Workshops, to help students improve their academic success strategies and skills, while supporting the ASC team through individual consultations, group trainings, and various program services.
Highlights
- Manage the Student Office Ambassador program, Accountability Groups, and Workshops.
- Facilitate learning through one-on-one consultations, small group trainings, large group workshops, and passive methods.
- Support other Academic Success Center programs and direct projects for graduate assistants.
- Requires proficiency with software including EAB Navigate/BoilerConnect, Qualtrics, Microsoft Office, and Cascade.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience in academic advising, coaching, or student support.
- Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills needed.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with diverse populations.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
- Master’s degree and prior experience in higher education or peer learning programs are preferred.
- Annual salary range is $45,000 to $47,500, exempt status, with defined contribution retirement eligibility.
Program Coordinator of Academic Success Full Description
Job Summary
Purdue University is seeking an enthusiastic student affairs and learning assistance professional to join the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center team in supporting students and their academic goals. The program coordinator position is charged with responsibilities in assigned programmatic area (Student Office Ambassador program, including Accountability Groups and Workshops) to provide students with a variety of opportunities to enhance their academic success strategies and skills. Additionally, this position will work with the ASC team to assist in general responsibilities of the ASC, which includes facilitating learning in one-on-one (consultations and supervision meetings), small group (trainings and committee meetings), large group (workshops and trainings), and passive modes, supporting the efforts of the other ASC programs and services, and directing collateral projects for ASC graduate assistants.
This position is based in West Lafayette and 100% on-site.
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What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Two (2) years of experience in areas of advising, teaching, academic/success coaching and/or other forms of academic assistance, student support, and/or program development (consideration will be given to two years of undergraduate or graduate work in these same areas)
Skills:
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to demonstrate these skills confidently through presentation development (content, slides, materials) and facilitation (public speaking and engaging)
- Ability to quickly learn online systems and software (EAB Navigate/BoilerConnect; Qualtrics; Microsoft Office; Cascade, etc.) and efficiently manage systems at a proficient level
- Ability to facilitate student learning in individual, small group, classroom, and virtual settings
- Ability to represent the values of the ASC, Student Success Programs, and university to internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of team
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and identities
- Ability to think quickly and creatively in problem-solving and planning
- Ability to work some nights and weekends that are occasionally required
Nice to Have:
- Master’s Degree in higher education administration, college student affairs, counseling, education or other relevant discipline
- Prior experience in higher education; experience with peer learning programs
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 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code # 20004220
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $45,000.00 to $47,500.00. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.
EOE
Purdue University is an EO/EA University
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