Associate Director, UG Programs

Company: Purdue University
Location: West Lafayette
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link The Undergraduate Programs Associate Director is responsible for undergraduate programs development and oversight. Provides programmatic leadership for a rapidly growing Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering program. Responsibilities include directing admissions and developing recruiting, marketing, and placement strategies at a regional and national level. Develops and implements new policies and procedures to improve and streamline operations, initiating and expanding programs linking students with current and future opportunities for experiential education, research, and industrial engineering experiences.
-Required:

• Master's degree in related field
• Three (3) years of experience with program coordination and advising in a higher education environment and/or supervisory experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered (For example, a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience)
• Proven experience implementing complex initiatives
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must have excellent database management, electronic publishing and presentation skills to develop and disseminate program information
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and integrative skills to work with complex processes and concepts across disciplines and academic units
• Excellent interpersonal, public relations, customer service and (verbal and written) communication skills with the ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Excellent networking skills within and outside the University
• Ability and confidence to collaborate with diverse groups of people including: faculty, administrators, staff, students, and parents
• Ability to compose professional correspondences and manage an organized office filing system
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize work to meet deadlines while dealing with interruptions and produce high-quality work with attention to detail
• Must be highly motivated, self-initiating and a team player
• Ability to foresee programmatic needs and respond accordingly to develop comprehensive and collaborative solutions
• High degree of reliability and flexibility; some evening or weekend hours may be required
• A valid driver's license
  -Preferred:
  • PhD in related field
  • One year teaching experience at the college level, career advising experience, academic advising experience, and/or mediation and/or conflict resolution experience
  • Experience with Brightspace LMS, Banner, DegreeWorks, or Curriculog
    -Additional Information:
    • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
    • A background check will be required for employment in this position
    • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
    • Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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