Program Manager, Leadership Programs & Events

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence seeks a dynamic professional to support and advance its programs, conferences, events, and initiatives. The role offers either Program Coordinator or Program Manager level placement depending on qualifications and experience.

You will collaborate with the Center Director and team to plan, implement, assess, and continuously improve a diverse portfolio serving faculty, staff, graduate students, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management/administration, international relations, higher education administration, communications, or a related field.
• One year of relevant professional experience in program administration or related field for Coordinator; three years for Manager.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support planning, logistics, and execution of programs, conferences, events, workshops, and initiatives.
• Serve as a primary contact for faculty, staff, students, and partners.
• Facilitate communications and ensure accurate dissemination of program information.
• Support implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with leadership to set goals and objectives.
• Assist with program assessment and evaluate outcomes.
• Contribute to development of new program initiatives aligned with university priorities.
• Ensure continuity and success of assigned programs.
• Participate in budget planning and resource management as appropriate.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Data analysis

Dashboards

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Bachelor’s degree in communications/related field

Tools

Banner

Cognos

Brightspace

Slate

Delivra

Outlook Calendar

Google Drive

Box

Dropbox

OneDrive

Job description

Purdue University’s Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence seeks a dynamic professional to support and advance its programs, conferences, events, and initiatives. The role offers either Program Coordinator or Program Manager level placement depending on qualifications and experience.

You will collaborate with the Center Director and team to plan, implement, assess, and continuously improve a diverse portfolio serving faculty, staff, graduate students, and community partners.