Careers

JOIN OUR TEAM

The Purdue for Life Foundation helps people who love Purdue stay connected, get involved, and give back. Each day, the work we do makes a difference. You can see it. Your work may help make a student’s dreams come true, improve campus life for generations to come, and support research and discoveries that change the world. Your next giant leap starts here. Apply today!

Careers

JOIN OUR TEAM

The Purdue for Life Foundation helps people who love Purdue stay connected, get involved, and give back. Each day, the work we do makes a difference. You can see it. Your work may help make a student’s dreams come true, improve campus life for generations to come, and support research and discoveries that change the world. Your next giant leap starts here. Apply today!

Join Our Team

The Purdue for Life Foundation helps people who love Purdue stay connected, get involved, and give back. Each day, the work we do makes a difference. You can see it. Your work may help make a student’s dreams come true, improve campus life for generations to come, and support research and discoveries that change the world. Your next giant leap starts here. Apply today!

Career Opportunities

Web Developer (Full Stack)

Develop high-performing websites and web applications with a focus on WordPress, including building and implementing...

Student Worker, Alumni Clubs

Monitor the Alumni Clubs email inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and route requests to appropriate...

Foundation Relations Specialist

Provide comprehensive project management and support for the Senior Vice President, Foundation Relations and the...

Prospect Development Specialist

Provide operational support to the Prospect Development team by completing contact information requests and other...

Digital Campaigns Project Specialist

Support the execution of email campaigns by translating campaign goals and creative briefs into accurate...

Senior Development Officer, Mitch Daniels School of Business

Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the Daniels School of Business and...

Senior Development Officer or Development Officer, College of Engineering

Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the College of Engineering and the...

Web Developer (Full Stack)

Develop high-performing websites and web applications with a focus on WordPress, including building and implementing...

Student Worker, Alumni Clubs

Monitor the Alumni Clubs email inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and route requests to appropriate...

Foundation Relations Specialist

Provide comprehensive project management and support for the Senior Vice President, Foundation Relations and the...

Prospect Development Specialist

Provide operational support to the Prospect Development team by completing contact information requests and other...

Digital Campaigns Project Specialist

Support the execution of email campaigns by translating campaign goals and creative briefs into accurate...

Senior Development Officer, Mitch Daniels School of Business

Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the Daniels School of Business and...

Senior Development Officer or Development Officer, College of Engineering

Develop and execute a plan to bring donors to the College of Engineering and the...

The Purdue for Life Foundation is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply. Employees are treated during employment and qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

Our Values

Two core values guide the work of our team:

Advancing Purdue Together

We understand we serve an organization that is bigger than any individual and that exists for the benefit of Purdue. Our collective purpose is to prioritize the long-term needs and strengthen the reputation of the university as we help people who love Purdue stay connected, get involved, and give back.

G.R.I.T. to Excellence

We work hard together to create wins for Purdue, understanding that any success is everyone’s success. We’re resilient when we face resistance, and we’re persistent in the pursuit of the next giant leap. We learn from our missteps, we prevail in the face of adversity, and we’re guided by G.R.I.T.—growth, responsibility, integrity, and teamwork—on our path to achieving excellence.

Work With Us

The Purdue for Life Foundation was created in 2020 by uniting the Purdue Alumni Association and the University Development Office. Check out our annual impact report and watch the videos below to learn more about the impact of our collective efforts.

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