Administrative Assistant

Req Id: 43895

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

City: Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Administrative Assistant that will work in both Integrated Studies and Leadership and Talent Development departments. This position will be a 50/50 split of time between the departments. The pay for this position is $17.00/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

Integrated Studies/ Leadership & Talent Development:

• Serve as front line contact to direct callers and visitors.
• Provide information to students, faculty, staff and public about the departments programs.
• Utilizes Navigate to support student success.
• Resolves problems as needed.
• Provide clerical support functionally for department and chair/dean.
• Provides technical support to department, including creating surveys, maintaining alumni database, purchasing supplies, and running Cognos reports.
• Also, assists students when necessary to process change of major and other forms, assist with registration, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED.
• 3 years of general office experience.
• Skills in word processing, database management and spreadsheet.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or some college courses.
• Familiarity with software/systems such as Banner, Cognos, Listserv, Doodle, social media, and Qualtrics.
• Experience working in a college/university setting.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off - additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A background check and misconduct will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 9/2/26