Orientation Programs Coordinator: Student Leaders & Onboarding

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is currently seeking a Program Coordinator for the Orientation Programs team in West Lafayette, IN. This role supports leadership development of undergraduate student leaders and helps with trainings, recruitment, and professional development within the office.

The coordinator mentors the Student Orientation Committee, guides staff trainings and recruitment efforts, and collaborates on Purdue 101/102 online modules and onboarding initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience in event planning, online learning development, student development, or curriculum development.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supervising undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Mentor student leaders and SOC at group, committee, and individual levels.
• Provide leadership and guidance for staff trainings, recruitment, interviews, and development.
• Hold meetings with undergraduate students to support communication and development.
• Support Purdue 101/102 online orientation and onboarding initiatives.
• Assist planning and execution of orientation events (BGR, BGRi, Boiler Cold Rush).
• Collaborate with campus partners and generate program reports.
• Occasional nights/weekends during peak seasons; hybrid work possible.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Writing/editing

Verbal/written comms

Discretion

Creativity

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Purdue University is currently seeking a Program Coordinator for the Orientation Programs team in West Lafayette, IN. This role supports leadership development of undergraduate student leaders and helps with trainings, recruitment, and professional development within the office.

The coordinator mentors the Student Orientation Committee, guides staff trainings and recruitment efforts, and collaborates on Purdue 101/102 online modules and onboarding initiatives.