VetUp! Outreach Coordinator

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits apply

Job summary

Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an VetUp! Outreach Coordinator to support and guide the Vet Up! National Academy community. You will report to Dr.

Darryl Ragland and serve as the liaison for partnering institutions, recruiting students and coordinating advising, mentoring, and career-planning activities to help students progress toward a D.V.M. degree. Responsibilities include check-ins with Vet Up!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree related to student services or related field.
• Three years of counseling and mentoring experience.
• Experience counseling high school and college students (helpful).

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to Vet Up! community.
• Recruit students from partner institutions into Vet Up! programs.
• Advise students with counselors/advisors to meet educational goals.
• Review transcripts and plan for next educational level.
• Conduct regular check-ins and connect students with resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Counseling strategies

Mentoring skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine’s VetUp! Outreach Coordinator will provide support, assistance, and guidance to the Vet Up! National Academy community to ensure participants have a successful experience. Report to Dr. Darryl Ragland and serve as the liaison for partnering institutions. Participate in recruiting students from partner institutions into Vet Up! programs to facilitate Vet Up!-related activities. Work closely with Vet Up! students and their career counselors/advisors to ensure students receive the support needed to attain the next educational level and graduate with a D.V.M. degree. Meet with participating students and their counselors/advisors at partner institutions to review each student’s plan for achieving the next educational level, review student transcripts, discuss areas to strengthen competitiveness, assist students in applying for PVM summer educational program opportunities, and provide any updates to PVM admissions standards. Conduct regular "check-ins" with Vet Up! students to assess signs of challenges, connect students with professional resources, and provide structured advising, mentoring, and educational activities. Review each Vet Up! Champion’s strategies for attaining career goals at program completion to promote ongoing success.

*A cover letter describing experience and commitment to facilitating the educational success of disadvantaged students is required.

*This position has a limited duration of 2 years, with continuation dependent upon additional grant funding, to end August 2028. Benefits do apply.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor’s degree related to student services, social services, social and behavioral science, community services/engagement, career counseling/advising, or related
• Three years of experience in counseling and mentoring strategies are needed to enable disadvantaged students to succeed

Skills Needed:

• Critical thinking skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Verbal and written communication skills with a variety of age groups
• Ability to communicate sensitive information
• Ability to engage and motivate individuals and teams
• Skills and understanding of the counseling and mentoring strategies needed to enable disadvantaged students to succeed
• Adept at functioning independently and working in teams
• Ability to develop mutually beneficial partnerships
• Ability to work under the pressure of travel and deadlines
• Competency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What is helpful:

• Experience counseling high school and college students
• Experience working with veterinary medical professionals

Additional Information:

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

A background check will be required for employment in this position

FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S060

Job Code #20002086

EOE

Purdue University is an EOE employer.