Senior Program Management Specialist - Indianapolis

Req Id: 35330

Job Title: Senior Program Management Specialist - Indianapolis

City: Indianapolis

Job Description:

Job Summary

Join the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Purdue University in Indianapolis (PIN) and become an integral part of our mission to build a better world together. As a key member of our operations team, you'll have the opportunity to design, plan, and coordinate activities that drive the success of ECE at PIN, while experiencing unrivaled pride in Purdue's 150-year legacy of excellence. In this role, you'll contribute to strategic planning and implementation, shaping the future of our program by developing activities to meet the goals and mission of ECE at PIN. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing events and trainings that foster innovation, as well as supporting grant writing to secure resources for groundbreaking initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plans, directs and implements programs or events, including helping in the creation of new programs, development and writing ABET accreditation plans and study documents, and the creation of materials to support these programs/events.
• Provides communications and serves as liaison to 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.
• Research available grants and works closely with faculty to identify funding needs and
• potential sources, creates grant proposals that further advance support of the program and program participants.
• Keep abreast of best practices to recommend policies and procedures that deliver a quality program experience.
• Teaches the sophomore seminar course and coordinate industry visitors to the seminar.

About Us:

Established in 1888, The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is the largest School at Purdue. Our mission is to serve and lead the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world-wide profession of electrical and computer engineering, by educating the next generation of engineers, by discovery that advances fundamental knowledge and its applications, and by innovation and engagement that address global challenges of societal impact. For more information about our School, please visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in related field
• Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

Skills needed:

• 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 area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue's benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
• 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