Amanda Hassenplug

Senior Research Operations Administrator
Amanda is a seasoned human resources professional with over 12 years of experience as a HR Generalist and Compensation Analyst. Prior to her work in human resources she was an event manager for a social services agency in the greater Lafayette area, overseeing more then 7 annual events serving the community and raising more then $75,000 annually in direct funds and much more in donations of items and voulnteer time for the agency. She is now a research computing project manager for the Rosen Center for Advance Computing focusing on IT research projects. Throughout her career she has demonstrated a deep understanding of HR practices, a commitment to improving the workplace for employees, and a passion for planning and implementing new initiatives, and serving the community as a whole.
In her previous role as a Compensation Analyst, she was responsible for overseeing compensation for 10 organizations across Purdue implementing compensation initiatives and partnering with leadership to address compensation issues. She brings strong organization, leadership, and strategic skills to her role in RCAC, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams at all levels.
As a project manager for IT research, with a focus on Anvil and other grant funded initiatives, she utilizes her HR background and planning expertise to drive strategic projects that support RCAC's research initiatives. She is the program director for the Research Expereince for Undergraduartes summer student internship program. In this role she provids project managment, and mentorship to students and staff, in addition to all programming and collaboration efforts with external and internal to Purdue partners. Given her organizational and problem-solving skills, combined with effective communication with stakeholders, and track record of success in HR, event planning, and project management, Amanda is focused on making a positive impact within the organization.
Education/Certifications
- B.S., Organizational Leadership and Supervision, School of Technology, Purdue University - West Lafayette
- Professional Human Resources Certification, PHR (2007-current)
- ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (2022-current)
- Technical Management Institute certificate (2024)
- Google Project Management Certificate (2025)
- Google Data Analytics Certificate (2025)
- Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Certificate (2025)
Engagement
- Co-Leader, Be The Bridge - Tippecanoe County Chapter
- Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) - Purdue Chapter, Scholarship Chair
- Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee (MaPSAC) - University wide committee
- Membership and Communictions (MAC) subcommittee Oct 2024 through May 2027
- Vice Chair June 2025-April 2026
- Chair June 2026-April 2027
- PEARC25 Student Program Committee - Mentor & Protege subcommittee Co-Chair
Awards/Recognition
- SC23 Celebrates Thirty-One Women in HPC for Women’s History Month - Profiled (March 2023)
- Bravo Award for Operational Excellence Achievement, Purdue University (March 2023)
- Bravo Award for Operational Excellence Achievement, Purdue University (April 2023)
- Bravo Award for Innovation/Creativity, Purdue University (October 2023)