Administrative Assistant

PFW-ETCS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for Purdue degree

Insurance starts on first day

Generous Paid Time Off

Additional benefit information: https

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne seeks a full-time, on-site Administrative Assistant to support Integrated Studies and Leadership and Talent Development, split 50/50 between departments. The role includes front-line contact, information delivery to students and staff, and technical support using Cognos and Navigate.

Preferred candidates have 3 years of office experience, strong communication and organization skills, and familiarity with Banner, Listserv, Doodle, and Qualtrics.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years general office experience.
• Skills in word processing, database management and spreadsheet.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front line contact to direct callers and visitors.
• Provide information to students, faculty, staff and public about the department's programs.
• Utilizes Navigate to support student success.
• Resolves problems as needed.
• Provide clerical support for department and chair/dean.
• Provide technical support to department, including surveys, alumni database, purchasing supplies, and Cognos reports.
• Assist students with change of major, registration, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General office experience

Word processing

Database management

Spreadsheet

Interpersonal communication

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate’s degree or some college

Tools

Cognos

Banner

Listserv

Doodle

Qualtrics

Job description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Administrative Assistant that will work in both Integrated Studies and Leadership and Talent Development departments. This position will be a 50/50 split of time between the departments. The pay for this position is $17.00/hr.

Primary Responsibilities

Integrated Studies/ Leadership & Talent Development

• Serve as front line contact to direct callers and visitors.


• Provide information to students, faculty, staff and public about the department's programs.


• Utilizes Navigate to support student success.


• Resolves problems as needed.


• Provide clerical support functionally for department and chair/dean.


• Provides technical support to department, including creating surveys, maintaining alumni database, purchasing supplies, and running Cognos reports.


• Also, assists students when necessary to process change of major and other forms, assist with registration, etc.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED.


• 3 years of general office experience.


• Skills in word processing, database management and spreadsheet.


• Effective interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or some college courses.


• Familiarity with software/systems such as Banner, Cognos, Listserv, Doodle, social media, and Qualtrics.


• Experience working in a college/university setting.

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