Administrative Assistant, Senior

Req Id: 41780

Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Senior

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Provide advanced administrative support to an individual, team, department, program, or other administrative unit, handling a wide range of tasks that require discretion and sound judgment. Independently manage non-routine activities such as coordinating events, researching and compiling information, preparing reports, and supporting special projects. Draft and refine correspondence, promotional materials, and presentations, while also monitoring operating budgets and maintaining accurate financial records as needed. Serve as a key point of contact, resolving non-routine inquiries and issues from both internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and efficiency.

At Purdue, youll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.

Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

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.

What We Are Looking For :

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

Requires a high school diploma/GED.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative support role.

Skills needed:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.

Advanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.

Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs.

Ability to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processes.

Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions.

Drafting, proofreading and editing skills.

What We Would Like You To Know :

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

A background check will be required for employment in this position

FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for over-time)

Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

Pay Band S045

Job Code #20002331

Link to Purdue Universitys Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

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.

EOE :

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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Posting Start Date: 4/23/26