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Purdue University
VetUp! Outreach Coordinator
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West Lafayette, Indiana
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Grant Funded
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TBD
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Academic Advising
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August 27th, 2026
Recruiting
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a VetUp! Outreach Coordinator to support and mentor students in the Vet Up! National Academy program, helping disadvantaged students progress toward a D.V.M. degree, reporting to Dr. Darryl Ragland.
Highlights
- Serves as liaison to partner institutions, reviewing student transcripts and plans of study, and advising on PVM admissions standards
- Conducts regular check-ins with Vet Up! students, providing structured advising, mentoring, and connections to professional resources
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in student services, social/behavioral science, or related field, plus 3 years of counseling/mentoring experience; cover letter required
- Grant-funded position with a limited 2-year duration (through August 2028); benefits apply
- On-Site in West Lafayette, Indiana
- Compensation: not specified (Professional 2 / Pay Band S060)
VetUp! Outreach Coordinator Full Description
Job Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine’s VetUp! Outreach Coordinator will provide support, assistance, and guidance to the Vet Up! National Academy community to ensure participants have a successful experience. Report to Dr. Darryl Ragland and serve as the liaison for partnering institutions. Participate in recruiting students from partner institutions into Vet Up! programs to facilitate Vet Up!-related activities. Work closely with Vet Up! students and their career counselors/advisors to ensure students receive the support needed to attain the next educational level and graduate with a D.V.M. degree. Meet with participating students and their counselors/advisors at partner institutions to review each student’s plan for achieving the next educational level, review student transcripts, discuss areas to strengthen competitiveness, assist students in applying for PVM summer educational program opportunities, and provide any updates to PVM admissions standards. Conduct regular "check-ins" with Vet Up! students to assess signs of challenges, connect students with professional resources, and provide structured advising, mentoring, and educational activities. Review each Vet Up! Champion’s strategies for attaining career goals at program completion to promote ongoing success.
*A cover letter describing experience and commitment to facilitating the educational success of disadvantaged students is required.
*This position has a limited duration of 2 years, with continuation dependent upon additional grant funding, to end August 2028. Benefits do apply.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor’s degree related to student services, social services, social and behavioral science, community services/engagement, career counseling/advising, or related
- Three years of experience in counseling and mentoring strategies are needed to enable disadvantaged students to succeed
Skills Needed:
- Critical thinking skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making
- Verbal and written communication skills with a variety of age groups
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Ability to engage and motivate individuals and teams
- Skills and understanding of the counseling and mentoring strategies needed to enable disadvantaged students to succeed
- Adept at functioning independently and working in teams
- Ability to develop mutually beneficial partnerships
- Ability to work under the pressure of travel and deadlines
- Competency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
What is helpful:
- Experience counseling high school and college students
- Experience working with veterinary medical professionals
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
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S060
Job Code #20002086
EOE
Purdue University is an EOE employer.
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