Job Title: Program Advisor and Student Support Specialist

About the role

The Program Advisor and Student Services Specialist is a fully competent and productive professional contributor for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and coordinates and executes cross‑campus student recruiting, academic advising, student services, and academic affairs at Purdue’s Indianapolis location, reporting to the Assistant Director in Indianapolis. The individual will work on‑site with students and academic units to generate program awareness, and communicate opportunities, requirements, curriculum, course selection, and planning. They will work closely with the West Lafayette Director and staff on initiatives related to program growth and administration, including recruiting, retention, coordination with advisors, and administrative offices including the Registrar, Dean of Students, and Space Management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute cross‑campus student recruiting for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Provide academic advising and student services support.
• Communicate program opportunities, requirements, curriculum, course selection, and planning to students and academic units.
• Collaborate with the West Lafayette Director and staff on program growth initiatives, including recruiting, retention, and advisor coordination.
• Liaise with administrative offices such as the Registrar, Dean of Students, and Space Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position.
• Two years of experience relevant to this position (or equivalent combination: Associate’s degree + 4 years’ experience, or HS/GED + 6 years’ experience).

Skills

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism when interacting with alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team environment and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently to problem‑solve, utilize campus resources, handle confidential information discreetly, and take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and administer academic policy as needed.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends for events.

Pay

The anticipated annual salary for this Academic Year (9‑month) position is approximately $45,000, with a potential additional $5,000 for nominal summer work. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, internal equity, and available budget.

Schedule

This is a regular, continuing Academic Year (9‑month) appointment. You will work full‑time while school is in session (typically mid‑August through mid‑May), with potential for nominal summer work (and associated pay).