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Purdue University is hiring a Senior Program Manager to lead and manage master's programs, graduate certificates, undergraduate courses, and online noncredit professional development. The role involves coordinating with academic units and various campus offices, handling program logistics, recruitment, marketing, and budget management.

Highlights

Manage and lead diverse academic programs including master's, graduate certificates, and online courses.
Coordinate logistics related to program delivery and collaborate with multiple campus departments.
Recruitment and marketing responsibilities to support program growth.
Manage program budgets effectively.
Required to have a bachelor's degree in business, management, higher education, or related field.
Must possess at least four years of professional experience related to education or office management.
Strong skills in communication, organization, computer databases, and word processing are necessary.
Supervisor experience and familiarity with campus departments such as the Graduate School and Registrar's Office preferred.
Experience with online degree programs and a master's degree are advantageous.
Salary range between $65,000 and $75,000 annually, based on experience and internal equity.

Senior Program Manager Full Description

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager will work with academic units and colleges to carry out the various duties associated with managing and leading master's programs, graduate certificates, undergraduate courses, and online noncredit professional development. This includes coordinating with various campus offices, recruiting and marketing, program development, and faculty coordination. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating logistics related to program delivery, strategizing with academic units, and managing program budgets.

Hybrid with responsibilities in Indianapolis, a few evenings a month.

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.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, higher education, or related field
Four years of professional office experience related to outreach, teaching, presenting, and/or education
Office management experience

Skills:

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good written and oral communication skills are a must
Knowledge of computer databases and word processing
Strong organizational skills and an ability to self-motivate and work independently

Nice to Have:

Supervisor experience preferred with ability to motivate direct reports.
Experience working with departments on campus (e.g. Graduate School, Registrar's Office, Bursar's Office, and International Student Services)
Experience with/in online degree programs
Master’s degree

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 Contributions 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 3

Pay Band S065

Job Code # 20002087

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. 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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