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Purdue University is hiring a Project Manager for the Lilly Scholars at Purdue program. This role involves overseeing program operations at multiple campuses, collaborating with various university and external partners to ensure success, managing recruitment and scholar experience, and handling external communications.

Highlights

Oversee all aspects of the Lilly Scholars at Purdue program across campuses.
Collaborate with Eli Lilly and Company, university departments, and community partners.
Evaluate program execution and manage recruitment and engagement initiatives.
Develop external communications such as press releases and reports.
Bachelor's degree in related fields and four or more years of project management and outreach experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM technology like Slate is a plus.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills needed.
Off-site travel and evening/weekend support are required.
Position is exempt from overtime and requires a background check.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and tuition remission offered.

Project Manager, Lilly Scholars at Purdue Full Description

Job Summary

The project manager will oversee all aspects of the Lilly Scholars at Purdue program at Purdue West Lafayette, including the Indianapolis location. This individual will act as the main point of contact for the Lilly Scholars at Purdue Program and will work in conjunction with Eli Lilly and Company and the Office of Industry Partnerships, Enrollment Management, Purdue for Life and the Office of Professional Practice, academic advising, admissions, career services and others to ensure program success. The selected candidate will devise strategies to ensure Purdue consistently achieves the metrics and objectives outlined in the university-sponsor partnership agreement. Responsibilities include evaluating the program's execution on both campuses, managing recruitment and scholar experience initiatives, and engaging prospective students, families, and community partners.

Additionally, the candidate will handle external communications such as press releases, annual reports, presentations, and proposals across various audiences and channels. Any duties outside the established workflow will require approval from the Joint Steering Committee. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, task-oriented, flexible, and possess a thorough understanding of opportunities available to students through the Purdue ecosystem, including approved majors and target audiences. Off-site travel and evening and weekend support are required.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in related fields, including but not limited to Business, Communications, Human Resources, Engineering, Science, Technology, etc.
Four or more years of experience with Project Management and Outreach/External Engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to work within project timelines
Experience with community engagement and/or conducting outreach
Experience working with external partners and community stakeholders
Willingness to learn and open to new ideas and areas for collaboration
Background with development or related project/operations management
Experience organizing and overseeing events start to finish
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Strong interpersonal skills for relating effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, university staff, alumni, and employers

What Is Helpful:

Experience with CRM technology such as Slate

What We Want You To Know:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

What You'll Get In Return:

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

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Original Job Description

Job Summary

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in related fields, including but not limited to Business, Communications, Human Resources, Engineering, Science, Technology, etc.
Four or more years of experience with Project Management and Outreach/External Engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to work within project timelines
Experience with community engagement and/or conducting outreach
Experience working with external partners and community stakeholders
Willingness to learn and open to new ideas and areas for collaboration
Background with development or related project/operations management
Experience organizing and overseeing events start to finish
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Strong interpersonal skills for relating effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, university staff, alumni, and employers

What Is Helpful:

Experience with CRM technology such as Slate

What We Want You To Know:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

What You'll Get In Return:

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Project Manager, Lilly Scholars at Purdue

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Project Manager, Lilly Scholars at Purdue Full Description

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