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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for purdue internships in the United States is $48.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.70 and $56.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectPurdue InternshipsPurdue Co-op
DurationTypically a few months, often during summerExtended periods, often semester-long or year-round
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CredentialsOften requires enrollment in a related academic programRequires ongoing academic enrollment, sometimes with specific GPA
PurposeGain industry experience, explore career optionsDeepen industry knowledge, build professional network

Purdue Internships are short-term, project-based experiences designed to give students a taste of industry work, often during summer. Purdue Co-ops are longer, integrated work experiences that span semesters or a year, providing more in-depth industry exposure. Both serve to enhance student learning and career readiness but differ mainly in duration and depth of engagement.

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Student Success Coach, Purdue Promise

Student Success Coach, Purdue Promise

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

$48K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Purdue University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

307th of 612 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Student Success Coach, Purdue Promise
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Purdue Promise is a four-year experience offering financial assistance and targeted support for Indiana 21st Century Scholars program who are low-income, first in their families to attend college, and/or from a varied ethnic background. The program is rooted in four guiding principles of student achievement - academic development, leadership development, social development, and life skills development - to assist students in strengthening their self-efficacy, self-advocacy, help-seeking skills and grit. It is designed to minimize barriers to success and provide individualized care and coaching to retain and graduate scholars prepared for navigating life after college. Our promise is to champion access, affordability, and holistic support to facilitate opportunities for qualifying Indiana scholars to graduate on time, debt-free, and prepared for life after Purdue. The program has received campus-wide recognition and national attention for success in graduating Purdue Promise scholars on-time (in four-years) and debt-free.
At Purdue, you'll join a community where unrivaled pride and unlimited potential are more than just words-they're the foundation of how we work and grow, together. If you're ready to help build a better world through research that matters, take the next step and join us on this path.
About Us:
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.
Website: www.purdue.edu/purduepromise
Facebook: Purdue Promise | West Lafayette IN | Facebook
Instagram: @purduepromiseprogram
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
  • Two years of professional experience in student affairs, counseling, social work, human services, education, or a related field (graduate assistantship/internship experience counts as half-time).

Skills:
  • Expressed commitment to the Purdue Promise core values required:
    • Include: Embrace and celebrate our diverse community.
    • Support: Foster caring relationships based on trust and accountability.
    • Empower: Cultivate confidence and courage in ourselves and others.
  • Portray knowledge of higher education recruitment, orientation, access, transition, retention, and success.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Be a self-starter with strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Capability to take the initiative to solve problems, assume responsibility, and establish and maintain quality standards.
  • Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface with various constituents with unique needs (students, colleagues, campus and community partners, and parents/guardians/families)

Nice to Have:
  • Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work.
  • Experience with advising and/or personal and academic coaching, teaching, advocacy, financial aid, personal and career development, case management/outreach, and mentoring.
  • Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and other marginalized or minoritized students.
  • Teaching experience
  • Demonstrate experience working in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated flexibility with program changes.

Additional Information:
  • 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 Contribution Waiting Period

Who We Are:
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.
Career Stream
Compensation Information:
Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code # 20004220
The anticipated annual salary for this position is $48,750.00 The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.
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