Research Lab Administrator Job West Lafayette area,Indiana USA,Business

Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts is seeking a Research Lab Administrator to provide operational, administrative, and logistical support for the Governance and Responsible AI Lab (GRAIL) . Working under limited supervision, this professional level role supports daily center operations; coordinates onboarding for undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and postdocs; assists with partnership-building, fundraising initiatives, grant preparation, and post‑award administration; manages events, visitor logistics;

and maintains center communications, website, and social media presence.

This is a limited-term duration of 3-years. Continuation will be dependent upon funding.

This position is on-site, working on Purdue’s West Lafayette, IN campus.

Responsibilities Include:

Coordinate daily center operations, including scheduling, purchasing, reimbursements, and communication through platforms such as Slack, Outlook, and Google Drive.
Manage onboarding and offboarding processes and maintain timely personnel records for students, postdocs, and center affiliates.
Assist with building relationships with partners and potential funders, supports donor engagement and grant opportunity identification, and support grant proposal preparation, compliance tracking, and budget monitoring.
Plan and execute events including workshops, seminars, and guest visits (travel, lodging, itineraries, venues, catering).
Support engagement activities on Purdue campus and recruitment activities for student research assistants.
Manage center social media accounts (e.g., on Twitter/X and Linked In) and internal/external communication needs and materials.
Oversee administration for the center’s datasets, including subscriptions, access logistics, and coordination with technical partners.
Perform website updates and maintenance.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration, or another field related to the center’s work.
Two years of experience in administrative coordination, research support, or academic operations.
In lieu of degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered (IE: Associate’s Degree + 4 years of experience, or High School Diploma + 6 years of experience).

Skills Needed:

Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and strategically with a wide variety stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-centered environment.
Experience with event logistics and digital communication tools.

What is Helpful:

Master’s Degree.
Experience with grants or fundraising efforts.
Experience planning and managing events and communications.
Experience with graphic design, website design, and/or maintenance.
Experience in a university research lab or center environment.
Experience with software or web development or data science are welcome.

Additional Information:

For full consideration, candidates should submit a cover letter as well as a resume or CV.
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
Retirement Eligibility:
Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
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Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.