Business Partnerships, Assistant Director

The Director of Center Operations is a key position that will ensure all Indiana small, medium, and rural-based manufacturers have the opportunity to engage with the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).  This position will put in place and manage the infrastructure, incentives, and messaging to attract and engage Indiana manufacturers, communities, and organizations that share our mission to grow the state's manufacturing economy.  This will require collaboration with University contacts, clients, existing and new partners, and industry stakeholders.  This position will ensure the continual management of the MEP brand as the preeminent advisor to the State's manufacturers.  This role also holds responsibility for oversight of the Center's support functions, including marketing, workshops, sales support, grant management, delivery materials and logistics, and curriculum management.

Strict adherence to Purdue confidentiality policies is required.

This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation.

Office Location:  Carmel, Indiana

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Six years of experience in personnel management of multi-functional areas in an intensive customer service industry; successful experience in attracting state, local, and/or federal sponsored funding; experience in a service industry such as training, legal, accounting, and/or non-profit; background in public relations, social media, and client communications; business leadership and supervision
• Challenging enterprise-level personal performance metrics that may include cost reduction, revenue generation, product line launches, rapid growth or contraction, shareholder expectations, direct customer support with onerous requirements and challenges, and other significant business management experiences
• A working knowledge of Quality and Industry Management Systems Standards, Engineering and Technology, OEM through Tier 4 Supply Chains, Leadership and Frontline Workforce
• Ability to use customer relationship management tools/systems (e.g., Salesforce) and data to measure, identify and manage trends in performance and behaviors of customers and staff
• Ability to make difficult decisions on matters or personnel performance or conduct, as well as recognition and reward
• Functional understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and how this affects organizational leadership decisions, management, and partnerships
• Skill set as a capable negotiator and closer for partnership deals
• Exceptional skills with spreadsheets and using and improving databases
• Ability to work with PhDs, engineers, C-level executives, and manufacturers
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry needs and current constraints with a general knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Working knowledge of human resource management, supervision, performance management, and a comfort level to deliberate and act within policy to correct and deal with issues that may arise

What is Helpful:

• Master's degree in business administration or other relevant field

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check is required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
• 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

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

We never stop, we keep going, because Discovery is in our DNA, and we want you to discover a Career at Purdue University! Come work alongside a family of diverse culture with faculty, students, and staff who come together to become one, Boilermakers! Our greatest adventures are yet to come, and we want to include you.

Come take your Next Giant Leap and Discover your next career!