Community Engagement & Communications Graduate Administrative/Professional Assis
Office of Engagement at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
To apply, include your CV/resume, letter of interest, and an exemplary writing sample.
The Purdue Office of Engagement seeks a
half-time (0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week, hybrid) graduateadministrative / professional assistant
to provide administrative support for the Engagement team in coordinating community engagement programs and initiatives. The Office of Engagement connects Purdue faculty, staff, programs and resources with external partners for community benefit and impact. The team is highly collaborative and an excellent environment for students with interests in communications, impact data, and community engagement.
This is a 12-month appointment with a base salary of $28,000 for the fiscal period, paid biweekly at an hourly rate, along with the remission of all but a portion of fees.
The dates of the appointment are July 1, 2026 through June 31, 2027 (preferred) or September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Note: A fully remote option may be available during the summer. Work hours may be scheduled flexibly, in coordination with and at the discretion of the direct supervisor.
The responsibilities of the role will evolve with the needs of the office and the unique skillset of the graduate assistant selected. For example, a graduate assistant with significant experience with written communication may have the bulk of their assigned work centered on written communication tasks.
Education
Current enrollment in a Purdue West Lafayette PhD or master’s program in Communications, Health & Human Sciences, or a related field, with at least 2 years left to completion
Responsibilities
Co-coordinating Purdue United Way campaign communications: managing the campaign calendar, writing articles and e-mails, communicating with campus champions
Supporting Purdue United Way campaign activities, e.g. campus kickoff event, participant incentives, campaign reporting
Supporting the Purdue United Way Board Fellows with nonprofit and student application, board placement, coordination, and program evaluation
Supporting development of the BRIDGE database, helping with internal and external discovery meetings, collecting / cataloging opportunities for partnership and university resource data
Creating public relations content to promote general community engagement activities, e.g., newsletter articles, e-mail outreach, and social media posts
Supporting major events, including the Community Impact Summit
Supporting and attending key campus and community meetings and events
Skills & Experience
Previous community involvement with nonprofit or service organizations
Previous experience in public relations and communications
Previous experience with data collection, data entry, reporting, Qualtrics, or similar
Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills
Evidence of outstanding project management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Contact engagement@purdue.edu with questions.
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The Purdue Office of Engagement seeks a
half-time (0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week, hybrid) graduateadministrative / professional assistant
to provide administrative support for the Engagement team in coordinating community engagement programs and initiatives. The Office of Engagement connects Purdue faculty, staff, programs and resources with external partners for community benefit and impact. The team is highly collaborative and an excellent environment for students with interests in communications, impact data, and community engagement.
This is a 12-month appointment with a base salary of $28,000 for the fiscal period, paid biweekly at an hourly rate, along with the remission of all but a portion of fees.
The dates of the appointment are July 1, 2026 through June 31, 2027 (preferred) or September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Note: A fully remote option may be available during the summer. Work hours may be scheduled flexibly, in coordination with and at the discretion of the direct supervisor.
The responsibilities of the role will evolve with the needs of the office and the unique skillset of the graduate assistant selected. For example, a graduate assistant with significant experience with written communication may have the bulk of their assigned work centered on written communication tasks.
Education
Current enrollment in a Purdue West Lafayette PhD or master’s program in Communications, Health & Human Sciences, or a related field, with at least 2 years left to completion
Responsibilities
Co-coordinating Purdue United Way campaign communications: managing the campaign calendar, writing articles and e-mails, communicating with campus champions
Supporting Purdue United Way campaign activities, e.g. campus kickoff event, participant incentives, campaign reporting
Supporting the Purdue United Way Board Fellows with nonprofit and student application, board placement, coordination, and program evaluation
Supporting development of the BRIDGE database, helping with internal and external discovery meetings, collecting / cataloging opportunities for partnership and university resource data
Creating public relations content to promote general community engagement activities, e.g., newsletter articles, e-mail outreach, and social media posts
Supporting major events, including the Community Impact Summit
Supporting and attending key campus and community meetings and events
Skills & Experience
Previous community involvement with nonprofit or service organizations
Previous experience in public relations and communications
Previous experience with data collection, data entry, reporting, Qualtrics, or similar
Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills
Evidence of outstanding project management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Contact engagement@purdue.edu with questions.
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