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Senior Administrative Assistant

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Detail Oriented, Editing, Flyers, Health Science, High School Diploma, Human Health, Identify Issues, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Newsletter, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Proofreading, Public Health, Reporting Skills, Social Media, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Req Id: 42285

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 Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Serve as the departments social media manager.
  • Perform a variety of tasks including maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and events, room reservation support, arranging travel, or handling incoming inquiries.
  • Create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials.
  • Maintain department newsletter.
  • Update and maintain bulletin boards, databases, and mailing lists.
  • Assist in preparing reports among many other tasks.
  • Duties will include attending departmental events which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Three 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.

Additional Information:

  • 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/EA University

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

Pay Band S045

Job Code #20002331

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Posting Start Date: 5/20/26

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