At Purdue University, your work can connect students, scholars, and communities to meaningful learning experiences that inspire civic engagement and academic discovery. As the Lead Program Administration Specialist for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement (CCSE), you will provide strategic leadership for the Center's programs, partnerships, and experiential learning initiatives while advancing its mission to promote research, education, and public engagement through the C-SPAN Video Library.
In this highly collaborative role, you will oversee signature student programs, national scholar engagement initiatives, conferences, and outreach efforts while helping students connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape impactful educational experiences, support innovative research, and expand Purdue's national visibility in civic and communication scholarship.
Responsibilities Include:
- Lead and manage the programs, operations, and strategic initiatives of the Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement.
- Direct and teach the Boilers Go to D.C. (BGDC) Maymester and BGDC Summer Scholars Internship Program, providing mentorship and experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Recruit, supervise, and support student interns participating in Washington, D.C.-based programs.
- Coordinate and host guest speakers, educational events, and public engagement activities.
- Lead the planning and execution of the Center's biennial research conference focused on the C-SPAN Video Library.
- Organize and manage the biennial research institute that brings leading scholars to Purdue to explore video-based research methodologies.
- Promote and advance the Center's education, research, and outreach initiatives.
- Oversee marketing, communications, student engagement, alumni engagement, and fundraising activities.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations across academic departments, university units, and external organizations.
- Support and grow the CCSE Student Community and CCSE Research Community.
- Manage program budgets, logistics, reporting, and operational planning.
- Teach Communication courses, including the Boilers Go to D.C. program and other COM 400-level courses.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Six years of progressive experience in organizing and coordinating programs, teaching and advising students.
Skills Needed:
- Strong management, organizational and communication skills.
- Able to work with students and faculty to familiarize them with the principles and mission of C-SPAN and the Brian Lamb School of Communication.
- Experience with or appreciation of the C-SPAN and Lamb School missions.
- Strong project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supervising, with willingness to teach, train and advise students and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations.
- Experience with relationship/partnership or alumni relations maintenance.
What is Helpful:
- Master’s Degree.
- Adobe Suite and Social Media Marketing experience.
- University Brand experience.
- Budgeting and Fundraising Experience.
Additional Information:
- Purdue 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 Contribution Waiting Period
Pay Band S075
Job Code #20002088