Program Director-PARI, GDI

Position description

The Purdue Applied Research Institute, Global Development and Innovation Lab (PARI-GDI) is a start-up, non-profit organization wholly owned by Purdue University. PARI-GDI seeks a Program Director to support global development programming focusing on education & youth (EY), with specific emphasis on engineering and STEM education, education in crisis and displacement, higher education partnerships, and research methods, and other technical sectors prioritized by global development funders in EY.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated technical expertise in pursuing, designing, winning, and implementing donor-funded programming by such entities as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of State, and/or other bi- and multi-lateral funding organizations.  

The position reports to the PARI-GDI Director of Practice for Education and Youth. Key general expectations include: managing global programs implementation funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Department of State, among other US Government (USG) and corporate funders, supporting practice area and organizational business development, and modeling PARI/GDI core values around collaboration, adaptability, and commitment to gender, diversity, equity. Experience working on USG contracts, cooperative agreements and grants is preferred. Collaboration with practice areas, faculty, students and staff is expected. Position can be on campus in W. Lafayette, IN or remote.   

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, international education, international relations, or a related field; or a relevant combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct US government international project management and support experience, responsible for overseeing international project implementation and business development initiatives 
• Experience in the delivery of US government or other donor-funded global projects in youth & education
• Experience managing multiple large programs, including overseeing complicated budgets 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and effectively lead teams 
• Strong organization and prioritization skills as well as attention to detail 
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including delivering formal and informal presentations and drafting and editing deliverables 
• Ability to travel and work overseas on short term technical assignments up to 25%, at times with very short notice 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience 

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php
• Purdue 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 Contributions immediately  
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

About the Purdue Applied Research Institute:

The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) is a nonprofit entity that extends the reach and impact of Purdue University’s deep research strengths and top-ranked academic programs in engineering, agriculture, science and technology. PARI works to improve national security, global development, infrastructure solutions and to accelerate critical technologies.

Through applied research and program personnel, state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, PARI significantly enhances Purdue’s ability to translate discoveries into innovative solutions and services for mission-oriented government, industry, NGO and foundation partners. PARI is an incubator for advanced development and transition of leading ideas and technology with potential for significant impact through large-scale prototypes, pilots, and startups.

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