Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Editing, Flyers, Identify Issues, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Proofreading, Reporting Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, Typing, Website Management, Writing Skills
Req Id: 41493
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support for an individual, group of professionals, department, program or other administrative function. Perform a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining 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 Were Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- Requires a High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role
Responsibilities:
- Duplicating, sequiencing and delivering/retrieving exams as well as schduling makeup & DRC exams
- Assist with various support functions as needed, including organizing & Maintaining paper & electronic files
- Responsible for supporting updergraduate events & meetings
- Serve as the backup/alternate schedule deputy
Skills needed:
- Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
- 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
- handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
Additional Information:
- 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 Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
- 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
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 2
- Pay Band S040
- Job Code #20002330
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Posting Start Date: 4/9/26