Admissions Events Lead: Plan Open Houses & Campus Tours

Purdue University; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for Purdue degree for‑my

Insurance starts on first day

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time onsite Admissions Events Specialist in the Enrollment Management office to coordinate and execute admissions and recruitment events that engage prospective students and support enrollment goals.

The role involves planning calendars, managing event logistics, coordinating campus visits, tours, and information sessions, and ensuring welcoming, organized experiences for diverse audiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field such as Higher Education Administration, Marketing, or Communications.
• 1–3 years in event planning, admissions, or higher education administration.
• Valid Indiana driver's license and compliance with Purdue MVR policy.
• Schedule Mon-Fri with some evenings/weekends based on recruitment/events.
• Strong customer service and visitor engagement skills.
• Basic budget and inventory management; project/time management.
• FERPA and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of admissions and recruitment events.
• Develop and maintain annual admissions events calendar.
• Manage logistics for Open Houses, Campus Visit Days, Admitted Student Events, Transfer Student Programs, Virtual Information Sessions, Group Tours, School Counselor Events, Specialized Recruitment Programs.
• Reserve facilities and coordinate event setup requirements.
• Arrange catering, audiovisual equipment, parking, signage, and event materials.
• Ensure event operations are organized, efficient, and welcoming.
• Coordinate daily campus visit activities and visitor registrations.
• Schedule individual and group visits for prospective students and families.
• Support campus tour programs and student ambassador schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Higher Education Administration or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Office software

Job description

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time onsite Admissions Events Specialist in the Enrollment Management office to coordinate and execute admissions and recruitment events that engage prospective students and support enrollment goals.

The role involves planning calendars, managing event logistics, coordinating campus visits, tours, and information sessions, and ensuring welcoming, organized experiences for diverse audiences in a fast-paced environment.