Strategic Programs & Operations Specialist

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Indianapolis is seeking a Program Administration Specialist to support academic, research, and student-focused programs. The role coordinates program activities, facilitates communications among stakeholders, and assists with program evaluation to advance campus initiatives.

The full-time, on-campus position collaborates with leadership to implement new initiatives, manage events, and ensure programs align with university objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in program administration or related professional experience.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and stakeholder communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Administer and support a variety of academic, research, and student-focused programs.
• Coordinate program activities and events.
• Facilitate communications among internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with program evaluation efforts and reporting.
• Support day-to-day program operations and independent assignments on moderately complex tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Project coordination

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Meeting and event coordination

Independent work

Attention to detail

Data familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Teams

Power BI

Power Automate/Bookings/Forms

Job description

Purdue University Indianapolis is seeking a Program Administration Specialist to support academic, research, and student-focused programs. The role coordinates program activities, facilitates communications among stakeholders, and assists with program evaluation to advance campus initiatives.

The full-time, on-campus position collaborates with leadership to implement new initiatives, manage events, and ensure programs align with university objectives.