What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker, Volunteerism & Mentorship position at Purdue Research Foundation?
Working for the Purdue 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. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here.
Responsibilities
Working for the Purdue 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. Within this mission, the Volunteerism team connects Boilermakers with meaningful opportunities to give back, including alumni-to-student mentorship programs that support student growth, career exploration, and personal development. By helping build these connections, the team strengthens the Purdue community and creates lasting impact across generations of students and alumni. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here!
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Help support an alumni-to-student mentoring program by onboarding mentors and mentees to the mentorship platform, assisting with matching mentors and mentees, and helping facilitate ongoing program touchpoints.
- Monitor and manage the volunteerism email inbox by directing incoming messages and routing inquiries to the appropriate team members for response.
- Coordinate drafting and sending check-in emails, reminders, and other web or email communications, as well as develop resources to enhance engagement in the mentorship program.
- Assist with Purdue Serves volunteer portal, including onboarding new users, posting and editing volunteer events, and troubleshooting user challenges.
- Support check-in and set-up for Purdue for Life Engagement events.
- Engage in outreach efforts to encourage student participation in mentoring or volunteer opportunities.
- Provide general support to the Volunteerism and Student Engagement team, as needed.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in event planning, community building, or alumni engagement.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professionalism and discretion when handling information
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and virtual platforms such as Zoom
- Ability to work some evening hours
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions for events. Possible extreme heat and high noise levels.
- Ability to work between 8-10 hours per week in a hybrid environment.
Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary
- Current Purdue University student
- Students with involvement in student organizations, campus leadership, events, or volunteer activities are preferred.
- Preference for block schedule allowing 3-4 hours at least two days a week to work
Job Level: Student Worker
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- Purdue For Life Foundation job levels and compensation ranges are independent of, and differ from, those of Purdue University.
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- 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.
About Purdue for Life Foundation
The Purdue for Life Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Purdue for Life views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
Department
Engagement
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Purdue for Life Foundation
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
$12.00 / hour