What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Administration, Assistant Director position at Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University?
Job Description
The Operations Director oversees a wide range of essential functions supporting faculty and students at the West Lafayette, Indianapolis, and Statewide campuses. Key responsibilities include managing operations, equipment, setup, maintenance, and safety for more than 40 advanced engineering technology instructional labs—each housing multi-million dollar equipment. This role also supervises multiple instructional specialists and lab supervisors, manages the capital equipment budget, oversees purchasing for both instructional and research labs, and coordinates facilities planning and space management. In addition, the Operations Director ensures standardization in the operation and maintenance of engineering technology instructional lab equipment across all eight campuses.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. You'll collaborate with top talent across departments while helping protect Purdue's research integrity. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program.
At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.
Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.
About Us
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.
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need
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 Contribution Waiting Period
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
Career Stream
Management 4
Pay Band S080
Job Code#20002612
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Eoe/Aa
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.
The Operations Director oversees a wide range of essential functions supporting faculty and students at the West Lafayette, Indianapolis, and Statewide campuses. Key responsibilities include managing operations, equipment, setup, maintenance, and safety for more than 40 advanced engineering technology instructional labs—each housing multi-million dollar equipment. This role also supervises multiple instructional specialists and lab supervisors, manages the capital equipment budget, oversees purchasing for both instructional and research labs, and coordinates facilities planning and space management. In addition, the Operations Director ensures standardization in the operation and maintenance of engineering technology instructional lab equipment across all eight campuses.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. You'll collaborate with top talent across departments while helping protect Purdue's research integrity. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program.
At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.
Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.
About Us
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.
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, management, education, or related field. Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in various leadership roles supervising technical staff, managing projects, administering programs, managing budgets, developing and implementing customer or student service programs, or working in other similar areas within industry or higher education. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. For example, an associate’s degree and 8-10 years of experience
- Natural tendency to lead by example, with an unquestioned service-minded work ethic Ability to motivate, lead successful teams, and supervise effectively Strong initiative-taker, organizer, problem-solver, and attention-to-detail planner Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Proficient use of personal computers and standard software including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet browsers Ability to read, interpret, communicate and adhere to University policies and procedures
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 Contribution Waiting Period
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
Career Stream
Management 4
Pay Band S080
Job Code#20002612
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Who We Are
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Eoe/Aa
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.