Director of Educational Partnerships

The Director of Educational Partnerships in the College of Engineering will create a partnership strategy for the college with high schools, middle schools, and other statewide partners. This position will proactively initiate and build strong partnerships between high schools, middle schools, and the College of Engineering with the intent to interest a diverse cadre of pre-college students in engineering and encourage them to consider and choose to enroll in Purdue Engineering. The position will also build educational partnerships with Purdue Extension, 4-H, and others in the state of Indiana, as well as create stronger ties with other educational institutions in Indiana for the purposes of transfer to Purdue. The position will be a liaison between many organizations and departments at Purdue (e.g., Office of Admissions, Office of Future Engineers, Minority Engineering Program, Women in Engineering, etc.) for partners.

The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world.   We strive to maximize our positive impact on society to become the most consequential Engineering College by 2030.  Our vision is to become the incubator of the largest, best-prepared, and most diverse Engineering workforce in the nation, and this position is critical to our success.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:    
REQUIRED:

• Bachelors’ degree in business, communications, or related field
• 6-7 years of experience working with college and/or high school students and partnership building
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
  • For example, an Associate's degree and 8-9 years of experience or a High School Diploma / GED and 10-11 years of experience

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree     

SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to quality and reliability
• Strong relationship building skills and organizational skills
• Ability to follow through on commitments and meet deadlines, take initiative to solve problems, and find resources to drive projects to completion
• Ability to use good judgment and common sense to make ethical decisions
• Ability to interface with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Computer proficiency in common office software, such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Must be creative, thorough, and professional, and balance multiple and varied tasks with changing priorities
• Knowledge of best practices in cultivating educational partnerships

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of programs and majors in the College of Engineering at Purdue University

• All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue
• Purdue University 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 Contributions Immediately
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days