Strategic Academic Services Leader — CS Graduate Programs

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN invites applications for a Senior Academic Services Manager in the College of Science, Computer Science. You will lead academic and graduate program operations to enhance student success and departmental excellence.

You will supervise staff, manage course scheduling, GTA staffing, admissions and progress monitoring, while ensuring compliance with university policies. This is a strategic, impact-driven leadership role within a large, renowned CS program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams of academic or student-facing services.
• Strong organizational and operational planning skills.
• Ability to manage complex processes, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise academic and graduate services staff.
• Oversee academic offerings: course scheduling, enrollment access, GTA staffing, compliance with policies.
• Lead graduate program administration: admissions, progress monitoring, degree completion, policy adherence.
• Collaborate with faculty and partners to improve processes and student experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

BS degree in STEM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Database systems

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN invites applications for a Senior Academic Services Manager in the College of Science, Computer Science. You will lead academic and graduate program operations to enhance student success and departmental excellence.

You will supervise staff, manage course scheduling, GTA staffing, admissions and progress monitoring, while ensuring compliance with university policies. This is a strategic, impact-driven leadership role within a large, renowned CS program.