Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Health Science, High School Diploma, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Health, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
Req Id: 43238
Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant
City: WEST LAFAYETTE
Job Description:
Job Summary
The College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the main office in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM).
This is a 10-month, academic year position with working months while class is in session.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provide customer service support for HTM Main office reception area.
- Provide administrative support to HTM department, faculty, and committee(s).
- Assist with department event scheduling, communication with industry partners, and event logistics.
- Manage supply inventory for offices in Marriott and Matthews Hall.
- Maintain technology inventory for loaner check-out and use by faculty and staff.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Three years of experience in a clerical or 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.
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
Purdue University is an EO/AA university.
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 3
Pay Band S045
Job Code #200022331
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Posting Start Date: 7/21/26