Student Affairs Specialist: Programs and Engagement

Req Id: 42502

Job Title: Student Affairs Specialist: Programs and Engagement

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Programs and Engagement, the Student Affairs Specialist, Programs and Engagement, will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating large-scale programs both with the Purdue Student Union Board for West Lafayette and Indianapolis, in addition to other Registered Student Organization events as seen fit by the Assistant Director and Director of Student Activities and Organizations. This position will work directly with students to assist with training in leadership development, programming skills, policy development, budget development and marketing. This person will help supervise major campus events, including safety and security, crowd control and compliance with contractual obligations and University policies. They will serve as on-site event supervisor and provide supervision of student volunteers, while representing the Student Activities and Organizations Office administratively. This person will cultivate and manage University-community partnerships, faculty partnerships and alumni networks that enrich campus programming both in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. As a specialist, this staff member will assist in the review all Activity Planning Forms and serve in an on-call rotation to provide consult to student organizations while planning events. Evening and weekend hours required.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in College Student Personnel, Business Administration, Human Resources, education, or related field.
• 1 - 2 years of professional experience in a Student Affairs related field.
• Two years of a graduate assistantship in a college union or a student activities program, or related field, equals one professional year.
• Strong skills in decision making, communication, interpersonal and intercultural relations.
• Ability to coach and lead others, strategic thinking, and drive for results.
• Ability to supervise of volunteers and work with diverse student populations.
• A clear understanding of student development theories, co-curricular development, learning outcomes and ability to collaborate.
• Ability to relate well to students, develop rapport, trust, and work within a shared decision-making model with the students.
• Quick learner with attention to details.
• Ability to collaborate and relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Must represent the university with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy at all levels.
• This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekend hours as business need dictates.

What is helpful:

• Master's degree in higher education.
• Experience coordinating or participating in student groups.
• Experience managing volunteers, students, or staff, as well as large scale/high risk programs.

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary
• https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Education

Typically requires a Bachelors degree

Experience

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 6/24/26