Lead Administrative Assistant, College of Science

Purdue University
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • $23.78 Per Hour
6 days ago

Job Description

Req Id: 43896

Job Title: Lead Administrative Assistant, College of Science

City: Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Lead Administrative Assistant that will work in the College of Science. This position will manage all administrative functions of the College. Assist the Dean in directing the day-to-day workings of the College. Be the right-hand person to the Dean. The pay for this position is $23.78/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, attend, and document (minutes) Dean-Chairs' meetings and external advisory council meetings.
  • Serve as liaison with Development and Financial Aid for College scholarship-related items and administer College-level scholarships.
  • Serve as the College representative for PFW Day of Giving. Maintain College donor database and send donor acknowledgements as appropriate.
  • Communicate items of importance to the College.
  • Communicate and facilitate or assist as needed with the various University administrative processes such as Reappointments, Sabbaticals, P&T, Workload Reports, External Review Site Visits, etc.
  • Implement, coordinate, revise/enhance, and track the various College administrative processes such as award nominations and marketing/recruitment, etc.
  • Coordinate, enhance and communicate College-level events.
  • Provide support to and perform any tasks as assigned by the Dean as needed; maintain the Dean's calendar.
  • This position has the autonomy to make purchasing decisions and gives advice on structure changes within the College office.
  • Provide assistance to college office faculty/staff/student visitors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma/GED.
  • 4 years of general office experience.
  • Must have outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • University experience.
  • Experience with social media (content and posting).
  • Event planning/coordination.

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: 9/1/26

Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Wayne, IN

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Database Administrationunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Financial Aidunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Scholarshipunmatched
  • Social Mediaunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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