Purdue Global Program Coordinator; PC Veteran Student Support Services; VSSS Remote, Grant-Funded

Our Opportunity:

The Program Coordinator, Veteran Student Support Services (VSSS) will provide support to Purdue University Global, a public, nonprofit institution offering world‑class online education.

The project is a 5‑year grant cycle funded through September 24, 2030, with annual funding approval from the Department of Education. Compensation includes a full benefits package.

The Program Coordinator (PC), VSSS manages the program’s day‑to‑day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities, working closely with the VSSS Director and Education Specialist to implement activities and events that support the program’s goals and objectives.

• Administrative Support Services:
  • Assist Director and Education Specialist with all program and student data
  • Assist Director with budgetary and student records and all correspondence
  • Assist Director with required reporting to the Department of Education and the DOE Program Officer
• Student Services:
  • Assist in the hiring, training, and supervision of all FWS Peer Tutors/Mentors
  • Design and implement recurring training for FWS Peer Tutors/Mentors
• VSSS Program Support Services:
  • Provide basic support services such as basic skills and academic needs, study skills, financial literacy, and technology skills
  • Support the Director and Education Specialist in providing more targeted and intensive support services to address emergent needs in a proactive, preventive manner, varying by the student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
• Support office functions by completing all other duties and special projects directly related to the VSSS program

• Bachelor’s degree required. Education, Business, Information Technology, or related fields preferred
• Minimum one year related experience required; 2–3 years preferred
• Education can be substituted for experience, but experience cannot substitute for education

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google applications (Gmail, Chat, Hangouts)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision, balancing competing time demands and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines
• Effective analytical skills to assess situations, resolve issues, and make recommendations as appropriate
• Strong oral and written communication skills, adaptable to different audiences
• Ability to build working relationships across teams, departments, and schools
• Capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor at all organizational levels

• The target wage for this position is $45,552 per year, based on a 40‑hour week at $21.90 per hour
• This is a remote position
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check is required for employment
• Remote employees should have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace free of distractions. Please review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.