Industry Engagement Specialist

<strong><b>Job Summary</b></strong><p>The Industry Engagement Specialist reports to the School Head of Purdue Polytechnic's School of Applied and Creative Computing (SACC)-the largest school formed from the merger of Computer Graphics and Computer Information Technology. This role acts as the operational bridge to corporate partners like CrowdStrike, Eli Lilly, and Salesforce, powering SACC's mission as the "Third Engine" of Purdue Computes through Applied Intelligence and Creative Impact.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include forging strategic industry relationships to expand "Living Lab," Capstone, and internship opportunities for students. The Specialist manages seamless logistics, tracks legal agreements (IP/NDA), maintains corporate data, analyzes engagement metrics, and collaborates with the Purdue Polytechnic Director of Industry Engagement to align business needs with student talent.</p> <p>At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.</p> <p>Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.</p> <p><strong>Who We Are at Purdue University:</strong></p> <p>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.</p><strong><b>What We Are Looking For :</b></strong><p>Education and Experience</p> <p>Qualified candidates will need:</p> <ul><li>BA or BS in a computing discipline, communications, business management, or related field.</li><li>A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of professional experience with university related engagement, event coordination, event planning, or industrial sales/relationship management.</li></ul> <p>Skills needed:</p> <ul><li>Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complicated, detail-intensive projects and initiatives.</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work with and gain the respect of an extremely diverse array of individuals, groups, cultures, and perspectives.</li><li>Ability to professionally plan and manage relationships with industry, government, and community constituents.</li><li> A willingness to engage students and their concerns.</li><li> Ability to develop and maintain databases.</li><li> Proficiency of MS Office computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), internet browsing and social media, and other standard office applications for the Windows environment.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in written and verbal communication.</li><li> Ability to develop marketing materials for events</li><li>Ability to maintain social media and website content, including maintaining a web portal and event calendar.</li><li> Ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise, sensitivity, and flexibility.</li><li>Must be reliable, self-motivated, meticulous with details, and possess solid ability to solve problems.</li><li>Flexibility to work evening/weekend hours and/or long days, as needed. </li></ul> <p>Key Competencies:</p> <ul><li>Agile Mindset: Ability to move fast and adapt to a changing school environment.</li><li>Connector: A natural ability to build bridges between "Technical" and "Creative" cultures.</li><li>Service-Oriented: A proactive approach to solving problems for industry partners before they become issues.</li></ul><strong><b>What We Would Like You to Know :</b></strong><p>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position<br>A background check will be required for employment in this position<br>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)<br>Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Or Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan<br>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</p><strong><b>Career Stream</b></strong><p>Professional 2<br>Pay Band S060<br>Job Code #20002086</p> <p>Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: <a href=""> <p><strong>Who We Are:</strong><br>The School of Applied & Creative Computing (ACC) is not just a department; it is the horizontal engine of the Purdue Polytechnic. We are the 'Third Engine' of the Purdue Computes initiative, bridging the gap between raw technical infrastructure and human-centric experience. Joining our team means you are at the forefront of the most significant merger in the Institute's history, helping us build an 'Urban Living Lab' in Indianapolis and West Lafayette..</p> <p><strong>EOE :</strong><br>Purdue University is an EOE employer.</p>

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