Managing Director, Purdue University Medicine & Health Pathways Program (Indianapolis)

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in Indianapolis seeks a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as the Managing Director of the Purdue University Medicine & Health Pathways Program. This role will establish the operational foundation and drive a transformational program that prepares undergraduates for careers in medicine and health professions.

As the inaugural leader, you will craft strategy, infrastructure, and partnerships, connect students with research, clinical experiences, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Higher Education Administration, Education, Management, or equivalent).
• 6+ years in a higher education setting with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Direct experience supervising a high-functioning team.
• Experience managing a major/complex project with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build the program from the ground up by establishing strategy, infrastructure, partnerships, and student experiences.
• Collaborate with Purdue colleagues and Indianapolis healthcare partners to implement the initiative.
• Create transformational experiences connecting undergraduates with research, clinical, and leadership opportunities.
• Position Purdue to attract competitive applicants to health professions programs.
• Oversee cross-campus collaboration with West Lafayette to advance university-wide initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Higher education collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Six+ years in higher education

Experience supervising a high-functioning team

Experience managing major/complex projects

Job description

Job Summary

Purdue University is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as the Managing Director of the Purdue University Medicine & Health Pathways Program at Purdue University in Indianapolis. This is a unique opportunity to establish the operational foundation and lead a transformational program that prepares undergraduate students for successful careers in medicine and the health professions while helping shape Purdue's growing presence in Indianapolis.

This is a rare opportunity to build a program from the ground up that will shape how undergraduate students prepare for careers in medicine and the health professions for years to come. As the inaugural leader of the program, you won't simply manage an existing operation—you'll create the strategy, infrastructure, partnerships, and student experiences that become the foundation of Purdue's future in health professions preparation.

The Managing Director of the Purdue University Medicine & Health Pathways Program will provide strategic leadership for an innovative initiative that supports pre-professional STEM students pursuing careers in medicine and other health professions. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for Purdue in Indianapolis, the Managing Director will collaborate with colleagues across Purdue and throughout the healthcare community to establish a vibrant infrastructure that prepares Boilermakers to become competitive applicants for professional schools.

The program will connect students with undergraduate research opportunities in health and medicine, clinical and patient-facing experiences, physician shadowing, leadership development, and other experiential learning opportunities that strengthen their preparation for professional school. The initial focus will be on students pursuing medicine and closely related health professions.

Working at the intersection of higher education, healthcare, and student success, you'll collaborate with university leaders, faculty, healthcare partners, and community organizations to create transformational experiences that prepare students for successful admission to professional schools while advancing Purdue's growing impact in Indianapolis.

If you enjoy building innovative programs, developing strategic partnerships, and creating meaningful opportunities that change students' futures, we invite you to help shape what's next.

This is a full-time, in-person professional staff leadership position based on Purdue University's Indianapolis campus. The Managing Director will also collaborate regularly with colleagues in West Lafayette to advance university-wide initiatives.

At Purdue, you'll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words—they're the foundation of how we work, innovate, and make an impact. If you're energized by building programs, developing partnerships, and helping the next generation of healthcare professionals succeed, we help shape the future of the Purdue University Medicine & Health Pathways Program.

About Us

Purdue University in Indianapolis is a fully integrated expansion of Purdue's flagship campus in West Lafayette, bringing together Purdue's world-renowned strengths in STEM, engineering, technology, and health sciences within one of the nation's fastest-growing healthcare and life sciences ecosystems.

As Purdue continues to expand its impact in Indianapolis, this position offers a unique opportunity to help define a signature student experience while building strong partnerships with healthcare organizations, research institutions, and community leaders throughout central Indiana.

Few roles offer the opportunity to create an entirely new program with university-wide visibility and lasting institutional impact.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Higher Education Administration, Education, Management, or equivalent)


• Six (6) or more years of experience working in a higher education setting with increasing levels of responsibility


• Direct experience in supervising and developing a high-functioning team


• Experience managing a major/complex project, including those with multiple stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree


• Proven ability to create and sustain partnerships with external stakeholders


• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions


• Experience in establishing positive working relationships

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position


• A background check will be required for employment in this position


• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)


• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Immediately

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Career Stream

Professional 4

Pay Band S075

Job Code # 20002088

Compensation Information

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $67,000.00. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.