Senior Program Management Specialist - Indianapolis

Req Id: 30386

Job Title: Senior Program Management Specialist - Indianapolis

Job Description:

Job Summary

Designed, planned, and coordinated activities to support the general operation of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) at PIN (Purdue University in Indianapolis). Participates in strategic planning, implementing, and developing activities to meet the goals and mission of ECE at PIN. Performs duties necessary for program operation. Oversees events and trainings and supports grant writing and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans directs and implements programs or events, including helping create new programs, developing and writing ABET accreditation plans and study documents, and creating materials to support these programs/events.

• Provides communications and liaisons with program participants, collaborators in other units, community partners, vendors, and the public.

• Provides support to the recruitment, training, management, scheduling, and evaluation of staff, students, and volunteers at Indianapolis. Serves as a resource and provides guidance to team staff members as needed.

• Researches available grants, works closely with faculty to identify funding needs and potential sources and creates grant proposals that further advance the program's and program participants' support.

• Keep abreast of best practices to recommend policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience.

• Teaches the sophomore seminar course and coordinates industry visitors to the seminar.

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and more than 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world's most influential universities.

For more information about our department, please visit:

• College of Engineering, Purdue University https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr

• External Recognitions Program https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Awards

• College of Engineering's Social Media https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/soci

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in a related field.

• Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism

• Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Seeks to acquire knowledge in the area of specialty

• Highly thorough and dependable

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

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

• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Posting Start Date: 3/13/24