Online Programs & Industry Partnerships Lead

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a versatile Professional Programs and Industry Coordinator to grow online Master’s and PMP programs and to coordinate industry-sponsored experiential learning. You will lead recruitment, marketing coordination, and operations, while acting as the liaison to industry partners for sponsored student projects.

The role addresses staffing gaps and supports two strategic priorities: online/PMP growth and industry-sponsored projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Four years of relevant experience in program coordination, project management, or higher education administration.
• Experience with corporate partners or experiential learning programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies for online Master’s and PMP programs in collaboration with School leadership and Purdue Online.
• Coordinate development of marketing assets (website, digital campaigns, video, and social presence).
• Track and analyze enrollment pipelines, conversion rates, and engagement metrics.
• Partner with faculty to align program delivery with student expectations and workforce needs.
• Support course approval, permanent course development, and online course implementation processes.
• Manage day-to-day program operations including scheduling, logistics, and communication workflows.
• Support targeted outreach campaigns to prospective online and PMP students.
• Engage with prospective students through email, webinars, and information session.
• Serve as the School’s primary point of contact for industry-sponsored projects with Corporate Relations.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to define, scope, and validate experiential learning projects.
• Coordinate with faculty to ensure alignment of projects with learning outcomes and student capabilities.
• Present project opportunities to students and facilitate team-project matching.
• Act as liaison between industry sponsors and student teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with IE Communications Specialist to develop strategic program messaging across digital platforms.
• Coordinate internal and external communications among faculty, students, and partners.

Skills

Program Coordination

Project Management

Industry Engagement

Communication

Digital Marketing

Enrollment Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Industrial/Systems Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a versatile Professional Programs and Industry Coordinator to grow online Master’s and PMP programs and to coordinate industry-sponsored experiential learning. You will lead recruitment, marketing coordination, and operations, while acting as the liaison to industry partners for sponsored student projects.

The role addresses staffing gaps and supports two strategic priorities: online/PMP growth and industry-sponsored projects.