Graduate Programs Coordinator: Student & Faculty Liaison

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University College of Science is seeking a highly organized Graduate Program Coordinator to support graduate education initiatives and departmental operations. This role emphasizes building relationships with students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic academic setting.

You will manage communications, events, budgets, and reporting while contributing to process improvements and program initiatives across the department. This is an on-site position in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE).
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in an administrative support role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate graduate program activities, events, and communications.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, and external partners, resolving complex inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Conduct research and gather information to support departmental initiatives and decision-making.
• Monitor program budgets, maintain records, and assist with financial and administrative processes.
• Support special projects and program initiatives, often working independently and exercising sound judgment.
• Provide guidance and functional oversight for administrative support activities and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Time management

Drafting

Proofreading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Purdue University College of Science is seeking a highly organized Graduate Program Coordinator to support graduate education initiatives and departmental operations. This role emphasizes building relationships with students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic academic setting.

You will manage communications, events, budgets, and reporting while contributing to process improvements and program initiatives across the department. This is an on-site position in West Lafayette, Indiana.