Graduate Student Assistant - Leadership Institute

Purdue University; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond is seeking a Graduate Student Assistant for the Leadership Institute to provide essential administrative and programmatic support to the Director of Professional Education. The role offers hands-on experience in career development, program management, and higher education administration while you study.

You will coordinate workshops, manage registrations, curate Institute social media, and assist faculty and staff with events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; should be currently enrolled at PNW as a graduate student preferably a business major.
• This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented graduate student interested in career development, student services, or higher education administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support and contribute to additional projects for the Leadership Institute as needed
• Manage, curate, and monitor The Leadership Institute social media sites
• Assist faculty and staff with the execution of program activities
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and resources for workshops, seminars, and other events related to these programs
• Manage event attendee registration

Skills

Administrative support

Social media management

Event coordination

Program support

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), preferably business

Job description

Graduate Student Assistant – Leadership Institute

Job Title: Graduate Student Assistant – Leadership Institute

City: Hammond

Req Id: 38355

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Graduate Student Aide will work closely with the Leadership Institute and provide essential administrative and programmatic support to the Director of Professional Education. This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented graduate student interested in career development, program management, or higher education administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support and contribute to additional projects for the Leadership Institute as needed
• Manage, curate, and monitor The Leadership Institute social media sites
• Assist faculty and staff with the execution of program activities
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and resources for workshops, seminars, and other events related to these programs
• Manage event attendee registration

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required; should be currently enrolled at PNW as a graduate student preferably a business major.

Experience

• This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented graduate student interested in career development, student services, or higher education administration.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Start Date: 8/5/25

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