Purdue for Life Foundation · 1 day ago
Project Coordinator, Lilly Scholars at Purdue
West Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expPurdue for Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. The LSAP Project Coordinator will work closely with the LSAP Project Manager to administer the scholar experience and connect students with campus resources to encourage their retention and success.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Work with campus and Lilly partners to implement the Lilly Scholars introductory course including developing the syllabus; coordinating industry, alumni, and campus guest speakers; overseeing the class teaching assistants; and preparing course content on professional development topics
Engage students in professional programming and experiences provided by the Office of Professional Practice including the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Certificate
Develop, promote, and execute programs and events to support the retention, professional development, and social connections of students in the Lilly Scholars at Purdue (LSAP) program- including occasional evening and weekend events
Coordinate outreach, recruitment and selection efforts to bring in future cohorts of students for the program – including occasional evening and weekend events
Outreach to high schools and community organizations that support students that would connect with the program goals and objectives
Coordinate design and creation of marketing materials to be utilized in recruitment and overall promotion of the LSAP program in collaboration with the Project Manager
Leverage current scholars to promote and develop future cohorts
Work as a part of the LSAP program team including Purdue for Life, Purdue University, and Eli Lilly and Company representatives. Including creation of timelines, planning and attending meetings, and monitoring and reporting on task progress
Provide program reports, data, and statistics for various stakeholders and reporting structures in collaboration with the Project Manager
Build a network of support for the scholars through the development of campus partnerships and peer leadership programming
Prepare a programming and event budget and manage expenses associated with the execution of those programs
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, dependable and possesses a willingness to take initiative
Strong organizational skills and ability to work within project timelines
Experience organizing and overseeing events from start to finish
Ability to adapt to program needs and open to feedback from the larger program team
Willingness to learn and open to new ideas and areas for collaboration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Strong interpersonal skills for relating effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, university staff, alumni, and employers
Ability to work up to 4 days a week onsite in West Lafayette, Indiana
Ability to work occasional evening and weekends
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 1 year experience in customer service, project management, event planning or program administration experience required
Experience managing multiple projects and responsibilities required
Preferred
Experience with CRM technology such as Slate preferred
Experience in higher education preferred but not required
Benefits
10 paid holidays per year.
Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
Health Savings Account- earn up to $700 annually towards medical expenses.
Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.
Company
Purdue for Life Foundation
Purdue for Life Foundation fosters alumni engagement, philanthropy, events, and career resources for the Purdue community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Bolsen
Executive Director of Development & Chief Development Officer
Ernie Avellana
Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute
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