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

Senior Manager, Giving Societies

Provide strategic direction and day-to-day management of the President’s Council and R.B. Stewart Society, ensuring...

Data Operations Engineer

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and integration frameworks that enable reliable data exchange across...

Regional Advancement Officer- San Francisco Bay Area Portfolio

Develop and execute a plan of engagement to bring new prospects and donors to the...

Special Events Coordinator

Contribute to creative guest experience ideas under the direction of senior team....

Student Worker, Volunteerism & Mentorship

Help support an alumni-to-student mentoring program by onboarding mentors and mentees to the mentorship platform,...

Senior Manager, Giving Societies

Provide strategic direction and day-to-day management of the President’s Council and R.B. Stewart Society, ensuring...

Data Operations Engineer

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and integration frameworks that enable reliable data exchange across...

Regional Advancement Officer- San Francisco Bay Area Portfolio

Develop and execute a plan of engagement to bring new prospects and donors to the...

Special Events Coordinator

Contribute to creative guest experience ideas under the direction of senior team....

Student Worker, Volunteerism & Mentorship

Help support an alumni-to-student mentoring program by onboarding mentors and mentees to the mentorship platform,...

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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