Indy Associate Director of Engineering Student Success

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in Indianapolis seeks an Associate Director of Engineering Student Success to lead on-site initiatives that improve academic achievement, retention, progression, and graduation rates. You will develop, implement, assess, and continuously improve tutoring, mentoring, and student engagement programs while partnering with campus units and College leadership.

You will oversee staff, coordinate with faculty, and drive evidence-based improvements using institutional data to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in academic support, STEM student‑success programming, program development, strategic planning, assessment, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Campus Representation: develop Indianapolis strategy for Engineering Student Success and advise leadership on trends and priorities.
• Engineering Student Success Infrastructure: design, implement, oversee, and scale a comprehensive academic success portfolio for Indianapolis engineering students.
• Mentoring, Transition, and Coordinated Student Support: develop a mentoring and transition strategy focused on first‑generation students and under-resourced schools.
• Indianapolis Campus Partnerships and Program Integration: serve as the primary campus representative and align campus resources with Indianapolis student needs.
• Assessment, Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement: develop assessment plans, analyze data, and prepare reports and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Program development

Assessment

Data-informed decision-making

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Purdue University in Indianapolis seeks an Associate Director of Engineering Student Success to lead on-site initiatives that improve academic achievement, retention, progression, and graduation rates. You will develop, implement, assess, and continuously improve tutoring, mentoring, and student engagement programs while partnering with campus units and College leadership.

You will oversee staff, coordinate with faculty, and drive evidence-based improvements using institutional data to shape