Administrative Assistant

Req Id: 44422

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the Sociology department.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel or handling incoming inquiries.
• Create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials.
• Update and maintain websites, databases and mailing lists.
• Assist in preparing reports.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role.

Skills Needed:

• Excellent customer service, 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.
• Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
• Typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions.

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S040

Job Code #20002330

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $20.00/hour. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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Posting Start Date: 10/6/26