Program Coordinator

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Vacation days

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition remission

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest seeks a Program Coordinator for the Educational Talent Search program at the Westville campus, with travel to Hammond. The role combines project development, implementation, and coordination to improve services for students.

The position is hybrid, requiring on-campus presence and field work with regular travel to field sites. A bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred. The salary budget is $50,000–$52,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Counseling, Communications, Social Services or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire resources for academic advising for secondary and postsecondary education.
• Plan, facilitate, and/or lead workshops for students and parents.
• Plan and facilitate college tours and cultural events.
• Design and conduct workshops orienting students to their first-year college experience.
• Assist students with locating educational resources at post-secondary schools.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Event planning

Program coordination

Customer service

Travel readiness

NCAA knowledge

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Counseling/Communications/Social Services

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Overview of Program Coordinator

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Program Coordinator tojoin our Educational Talent Search program at our Westville, INcampus. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for projectdevelopment, implementation, and coordination. This positionrequires the Coordinator to think creatively and strategicallyabout how to improve services for students delivered by Advisorsthat will aid in meeting program objectives. The Coordinator willbe responsible for leading, assessing, and implementing a varietyof projects.

This position does have the opportunity for a flexible workschedule butdoes require a strong on-campus presence. Thisposition is Hybrid including on-campus, in the field, with someremote. The position predominantly works at the Westville campuswith some travel to Hammond. The position requires regular travelto field sites.

Budgeted Salary

: $50,000 - $52,000 depending on degree andexperience.

Work Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday plus 1 weekend a month
• Typically 8am – 5pm with occasional evening work; will flexwork schedule to accommodate

Duties and Responsibilities of Program Coordinator

• Acquire resources for academic advising for secondary andpostsecondary education, including college entry, financialliteracy, FAFSA, scholarships, and career awareness.
• Plan, facilitate, and/or lead workshops for students andparents on various academic topics.
• Plan and facilitate college tours and cultural events.
• Design and conduct workshops that will orient students withtheir first-year college experience.
• Assist students with locating educational resources at thepost-secondary schools where they will enroll.
• May also provide information on the admissions and financialaid processes.
• Recruit and provide educational advising services to highschool and/or middle school.
• Meet individually with program participants to review highschool transcripts and provide guidance in course selection thatwill meet academic requirements for admissions to post-secondaryinstitutions with moderate to competitive admission standards andto assist students in meeting requirements of the Indiana CORE 40or Indiana Core 40 Honors diploma.
• Meet with students to review their results of SAT and ACTexaminations and End of Course Assessments.
• Provide guidance in determining the need to retake examinationsor provide guidance to students on further examinationpreparation.
• Administer and review scheduled assessments to junior and highschool participants.
• Assist in coordinating tutoring, mentoring services, workshops,and educational/cultural activities that will assist students inovercoming academic barriers/difficulties to achieving their highschool diploma, to ensure success and retention in theirpost-secondary education efforts.
• Conduct group and individual advising sessions with programparticipants.
• Make appropriate referrals to organizations or programs thatprovide services that assist students in pursuing post-secondaryeducation.
• Identify, recruit, assess, and select eligible students intarget areas for participation in the program.
• Maintain records that document project eligibility.
• Assist with the preparation of U.S. Department of EducationAnnual Report.
• Maintain and update files meeting required guidelines andcompliance.
• Develop effective professional relationships withadministrative liaisons in target schools.
• Provide detailed information about the program to all highschools in the target area and work collaboratively with the targetschools.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Benefits of Program Coordinator

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,Retirement, Life Insurance and moreFull benefits – Medical, Dental,Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance andmore
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waitingperiod)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account –
  • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in UniversityWellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent childrenat any Purdue campus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required: Education, Counseling,Communications, Social Services or related field
• Master’s Degree preferred

Experience

• Three years of work experience in Education, Counseling, SocialServices or other related field.

Core Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of social media – Facebook, Instagram,etc.
• Proficient knowledge of college entry advising.
• Ability to manage details and effectively plan programevents.
• Passion for educational outreach and working with youth.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills including phone andin-person.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritizesimultaneous projects.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Publishing)and Google Docs.
• Demonstrated experience with developing programming.
• Ability to analyze problems or procedures and make logical andtimely decisions.
• Valid driver’s license – ability to travel to target schools,agencies, and workshops.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationshipswith individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of individuals whohave been traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
• Ability to effectively understand and make self-understood to adiverse constituency both inside and outside the university.
• The ability to work Saturdays, evenings, and to travel.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA andconference be maintained, reviewed and practiced to ensurecompliance relative to applicable duties
• Knowledge of high school curriculum, college and highereducation programs a plus.

Additional Information

This positon is grant funded. The grant period is from September 1,2026, to August 31, 2031. Continuation is contingent upon grantfunding.

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for thisposition

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer ofemployment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successfulbackground check along with a motor vehicle records check ifapplicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered universitythat transforms lives through innovative education, impactfulresearch and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana inthe greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park,PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 corestudents, in a wide range of academic programs at thebaccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff membersfor operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branchcampus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in NorthwestIndiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’svalues reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation,a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regionaluniversities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Collegesreport and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well anInnovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision tocultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNWadvances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positivelyimpacts regional development.

FLSA Status

Exempt