<p>Req Id: 35753</p> <p>Job Title: Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services in Indianapolis</p> <p>City: Indianapolis</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <ul> <li>Join Purdue's persistent pursuit of excellence in campus operations! </li></ul> <p>As our Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of essential campus services, and drive innovation in procurement, parking, transportation, and more. You will collaborate with West Lafayette teams to enhance Purdue Indianapolis. This position will implement multi-million dollar budgets and manage vendor partnerships. You will also spearhead initiatives to increase supplier diversity.</p> <p>Our ideal candidates possess strong problem-solving skills for complex operational challenges and the experience in business process improvement and change management. They will have the ability to foster partnerships across departments and with external stakeholders. Our campus in Indianapolis is starting to build so we are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit while working in a dynamic environment.</p> <p>At Purdue, you'll experience:</p> <ul> <li>Opportunities to make a real-world impact on campus life </li><li>A culture of innovation and continuous improvement </li><li>Collaborative environment focused on practical solutions </li></ul> <p>Be part of transforming campus operations and enhancing the Purdue experience!</p> <p>About Us:</p> <p>We are committed to safely and reliably serving our campus customers and supporting both the University's day-to-day operations and the strategic vision for the future. This means we provide everything from University purchasing and contracts, new construction and renovation of existing campus facilities, landscaping, custodial services, public safety, utilities and more for the Purdue community. With a team of approximately 1,200 employees, we prioritize customer care, good fiscal stewardship and the delivery of quality services.</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> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Education and Experience Needed:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related field required </li><li>Six (6) years of experience in leading and managing corporate-level procurement or operations required </li><li>Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered </li></ul> <p>Skills Needed:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Excellent:</p> </li><li> <p>organization, problem solving and negotiation skills</p> </li><li> <p>analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy</p> </li><li> <p>presentation, verbal and written communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Comfortable working in an ambiguous environment</p> </li><li> <p>Possesses and demonstrates the ability to learn the policies, procedures, and execution strategy for multiple solicitation methods and contract management and compliance principles</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Accomplished in client and team management, problem-solving, data-intensive analysis, and conflict resolution</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to:</p> </li><li> <p>multi-task, prioritize work and determine best course of action to meet established deadlines</p> </li><li> <p>create great working relationships with all levels of staff and across multiple disciplines</p> </li><li> <p>work independently, proactively, and assertively within a complex organization</p> </li><li> <p>interpret and effectively communicate University policies and procedures</p> </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</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: Immediate Defined Contribution from the university </li><li>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 </li></ul> <p>Career Stream</p> <p>Professional 4</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S075 </li><li>Job Code #20003209 </li></ul> <p>Career pathmaker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/</p> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EOE / AA</p> <p>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 1/28/25</p>