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Purdue University is hiring a Senior Student Success Specialist to lead student experience programming for the College of Science’s new Science Innovation Learning Community (SILC), which supports the Integrated Science and Business (ISB) major. The role teaches the program’s first-year course while designing mentorship, research, and innovation opportunities that connect science students with industry and alumni partners. It also involves close collaboration with the Daniels School of Business and Residential Learning Communities to build interdisciplinary programming.

Highlights

Teaches the program’s first-year course for students in the Integrated Science and Business major
Designs and oversees experiential opportunities such as industry and alumni mentorship
Builds professional development programming and undergraduate research engagement
Runs innovation challenges and interdisciplinary learning experiences for SILC students
Partners with the Daniels School of Business and Residential Learning Communities on an integrated science-and-business curriculum
Calls for a bachelor’s degree in a science or STEM field
Draws on four years of experience in higher-education program administration, student engagement, or experiential learning
Includes managerial experience in a science-based industry
Pays an anticipated annual salary between $57,715 and $67,899
Does not sponsor employment authorization for this role

Senior Student Success Specialist Full Description

Job Summary

Science Innovation Learning Community (SILC) | College of Science

The Science Innovation Learning Community (SILC) is a dynamic learning ecosystem designed to empower students in the new Integrated Science and Business (ISB) major to connect scientific inquiry with entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and real-world impact. Through immersive experiences, collaborative exploration, and global engagement, SILC helps students transform ideas into opportunities and discoveries into solutions.

The Senior Student Success Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping this transformative student experience. This role cultivates a vibrant community of learners, innovators, and future science leaders by teaching the first-year SILC course, as well as designing and overseeing high-impact experiential opportunities, including industry and alumni mentorship, professional development programming, undergraduate research engagement, innovation challenges, and interdisciplinary learning experiences while fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving.

Working closely with colleagues across the College of Science, Daniels School of Business, Residential Learning Communities, as well as industry partners and alumni networks, this position helps advance an integrated educational model that prepares students to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by scientific advancement, technological disruption, and entrepreneurial innovation.

If you are passionate about designing transformative learning experiences, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping students develop the capabilities to become scientific innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we invite you to join us in building the future of science and business education.

What We’re Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree, Science or STEM background
Four (4) years of experience in higher-education program administration, student engagement, or experiential learning
Managerial experience in science-based industries
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across academic units and with diverse stakeholders

Preferred:

A combination of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science and business areas (i.e. biology B.S. and M.B.A.) or Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant discipline
Experience with interdisciplinary programs that bridge science and business education
Experience managing mentorship programs or alumni networks

Skills Required:

Program development and management
Student advising
Collaboration
Relationship building
Strong written and oral communication
Working in interdisciplinary teams
Use of data for analysis and assessment; intercultural competencies
Ability to train
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in academic and co-curricular settings

Preferred:

Knowledge of experiential learning models, residential programs, and student leadership development
Familiarity with study abroad program management

Additional Information:

Purdue University 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
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days - Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University.

Career Stream

Professional P3

Pay Band S060

Job Code #20004221

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $57,715 to 67,899 annually commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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