Senior Student Success Innovator (Science & Business)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Student Success Specialist to teach the first-year SILC course and lead high‑impact experiential opportunities. The role collaborates with College of Science, Daniels School of Business, residential communities, and industry partners to foster inquiry, innovation, and real‑world impact.

Responsibilities include mentorship programs, undergraduate research engagement, and professional development initiatives, building a culture of curiosity and collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or STEM field.
• 4 years of experience in higher-education program administration, student engagement, or experiential learning.
• Managerial experience in science-based industries.
• Ability to work across academic units and with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Teach the first-year SILC course.
• Design and oversee high‑impact experiential opportunities (mentorships, industry/alumni programs).
• Develop professional development programming for students.
• Coordinate undergraduate research engagement and innovation challenges.
• Foster interdisciplinary learning and collaboration across colleges and partners.

Skills

Program development

Student advising

Collaboration

Relationship building

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Data-informed assessment

Training

Leadership

Innovation & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or STEM

4 years in higher-education program admin/experiential learning

Managerial experience in science-based industries

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Student Success Specialist to teach the first-year SILC course and lead high‑impact experiential opportunities. The role collaborates with College of Science, Daniels School of Business, residential communities, and industry partners to foster inquiry, innovation, and real‑world impact.

Responsibilities include mentorship programs, undergraduate research engagement, and professional development initiatives, building a culture of curiosity and collaborative