Program Administrator

Req Id: 30634

Job Title: Program Administrator

Job Description:

Job Summary

Program design, coordination/management, execution, and assessment for programs intended to bolster diversity on campus and highlight Asian and Asian American cultures. This position is responsible for coordinating and preparing marketing, media publications and promotion of all Center initiatives and programming. This position works closely with the Director to help facilitate relationships with internal and external agencies that promote diversity efforts. The Program Administrator also works closely with the Director to develop leadership opportunities for individual students and student organizations (e.g. leadership trainings, retreats with students, coordinating presentations or experiential learning activities to teach students about the responsibilities of leadership). The Program Administrator participates in fundraising/development efforts as needed and takes part in institutional research and assessment regarding Asian/Asian American students and communities. The Program Administrator will prepare presentations and tours for classes, outreach programs, resource fairs and other events as needed. This position may functionally supervise up to three student employees.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences, Liberal Arts, Business/Management, Ethnic, International or related field

• Two or more years of experience in program/event planning, marketing, media publication, promotion, execution, and assessment

• Strong oral and written communication and leadership skills

• Talent to work well with diverse individuals and groups along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

• Ability to plan strategically

• Ability to travel periodically for programming needs

• Occasional evening and weekend programming

What Is Helpful:

• Experience in higher education

• Experience in developing and implementing cultural and/or educational programs with diverse populations

• Demonstrated affinity, knowledge, and expertise towards Asian/Asian American culture & communities

• Proficiency in an Asian language

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.

Take Your Next Giant Leap

We never stop, we keep going, because Discovery is in our DNA, and we want you to discover a Career at Purdue University! Come work alongside a family of diverse culture with faculty, students, and staff who come together to become one, Boilermakers! Our greatest adventures are yet to come, and we want to include you.

Come take your Next Giant Leap and Discover your next career!

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Posting Start Date: 3/6/24