About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Administrator, SMART Center (Science & Mathematics Academic Resource & Tutoring Center)</strong><br><strong>Purdue University – Indianapolis, IN </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>At Purdue University in Indianapolis, we’re expanding access to high-impact learning support in the sciences—and we’re looking for a leader to help shape it from the ground up.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Administrator of the newly established Science and Mathematics Academic Resource and Tutoring (SMART) Center will play a central role in advancing student success across the College of Science. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a dynamic academic support operation that directly influences student achievement in foundational STEM disciplines.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>What You’ll Do</em></p> <ul> <li>Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of undergraduate and graduate tutors across math and science subjects</li> <li>Design and implement evidence-based tutoring strategies and academic support structures</li> <li>Provide direct tutoring support as needed, maintaining connection to the student experience</li> <li>Collect, analyze, and report on student engagement and outcomes to inform continuous improvement</li> <li>Partner with faculty and staff across the College of Science to align tutoring services with course needs and learning goals</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>What You Bring</em></p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting student learning in higher education, tutoring programs, or academic services</li> <li>Strong leadership and team development skills</li> <li>A data-informed mindset with the ability to translate insights into action</li> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across academic stakeholders</li> <li>Background in a STEM discipline or experience working with STEM curricula preferred</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Why Purdue in Indianapolis?</em><br>As part of Purdue’s expansion in Indianapolis, you’ll contribute to a growing, innovation-driven campus focused on student access and success in high-demand fields. This role offers the chance to build something meaningful—shaping not just a center, but the academic trajectory of students pursuing science degrees.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll join a university recognized for its commitment to excellence, practical impact, and a collaborative culture that empowers staff to make a difference from day one.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2> </div><div><p><span>The College of Science at Purdue in Indianapolis teaches a wide-range of courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science. The SMART Center administrator will will provide direction for shaping a comprehensive drop-in tutor resource center for Purdue in Indianapolis Students.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p>Education and Experience Required:</p> <ul> <li>Master’s degree in mathematics</li> <li>A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience including: <ul> <li>Leadership and program management experience in academic support, learning centers, or tutoring programs, preferably within STEM disciplines and an urban higher-education context</li> <li>Experience supervising and developing undergraduate and graduate student employees, including recruiting, training, scheduling, mentoring, and performance evaluation</li> <li>Experience designing, assessing, and improving tutoring or academic support services using data and learning outcomes</li> </ul> </li> <li>A combination of education and experience may also be required</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Skills Required:</em></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of STEM curricula and evidence‑based tutoring and learning support strategies, particularly for foundational and gateway courses</li> <li>Ability to support and engage a wide range of student populations, including first‑generation and international students</li> <li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, including the ability to work with faculty and campus partners and manage tutoring technologies, budgets, and assessment tools</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Additional Information:</em></p> <ul> <li>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li> <li>A background check will be required for employment in this position</li> <li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)</li> <li>Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period </li> <li>Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial <a title="" href="Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University" target="_self">Benefit Package</a> including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Career Stream</b></H2> </div><div><p>Professional 3</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S060</li> <li>Job Code #20002135</li> </ul> <p>Career path maker: <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/">https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/</a></p> <p> </p> <div> <p><em>The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $56,112 to $60,600 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.</em></p> <p> </p> </div> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Who We Are</b></H2> </div><div><p><em>Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.</em></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Equal Opportunity Employer</b></H2> </div><div><p>Purdue University is an EOE employer.</p></div></div></div>