Job description
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Job Summary:
The Faculty Awards Specialist provides leadership and high-level administrative support to Purdue College of Engineering Office of Academic Affairs, enabling faculty members to receive prestigious national and international recognitions for their achievements in research, teaching and service. The Faculty Awards Specialist works independently and as part of a team in the College of Engineering’s External Recognition Program to research recognition opportunities, communicate requirements of recognition granting organizations, and implement faculty nomination processes. They will also coordinate, edit, help write, and submit faculty nomination packages. The Faculty Awards Specialist plays a key role in facilitating faculty success and advancing the national and international profile of the College.
***This is a hybrid (80% on-site / 20% remote) position.***
Who We Are:
The College of Engineering at Purdue University is among the best and largest Engineering schools in the world. With nearly 16,000 engineering students and over 500 tenure track faculty in the college, this position has ample opportunity to have an impact at one of the world’s most influential universities.
What We Are Looking For:
Education & Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, science, engineering, or related field
- A minimum of three (3) years of general writing experience including a strong portfolio of writing and editing for both scientific and lay audiences
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Preferred:
- Master's degree
- Four (4) or more years of experience in higher education
- Experience in science/engineering/technology fields
Skills:
Required:
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit for both scientific and lay audiences
- Demonstrated success in grant-writing/proposal development or relevant associated skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills that enable the ability to quickly synthesize information from web pages, faculty CVs and other sources to develop highly compelling written descriptions of faculty research, education, or service contributions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, including faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as external constituencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information:
- 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
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
https://protect.purdue.edu/
Work Location: In person
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