Lead Advisor for Professional Education Programs

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University College of Engineering – Office of Academic Affairs in West Lafayette seeks an Assistant Director, Professional Education to lead academic advising and recruitment for residential Professional Master’s Programs.

The role collaborates across engineering departments, coordinates registration, planning, and outreach activities, and supports expanding programs such as Engineering Management, IoT, Autonomy, and Robotics, with mobility to Indianapolis as programs launch.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, higher education student affairs, or related discipline.
• Four years of university admin, recruitment, student services, event planning, HR, education, counseling, or communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead Professional Master’s Programs academic advising including registration meetings and degree audits.
• Handle registration each semester for continuing and new students.
• Coordinate across engineering departments.

Skills

Program development

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Tech proficiency

Team player

Education

Master's degree in business or higher ed

Job description

Purdue University College of Engineering – Office of Academic Affairs in West Lafayette seeks an Assistant Director, Professional Education to lead academic advising and recruitment for residential Professional Master’s Programs.

The role collaborates across engineering departments, coordinates registration, planning, and outreach activities, and supports expanding programs such as Engineering Management, IoT, Autonomy, and Robotics, with mobility to Indianapolis as programs launch.