Administrative Assistant

Purdue University; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a full-time, on-site Administrative Assistant to support the Integrated Studies and Leadership and Talent Development departments. The role is a 50/50 split between the two departments, with duties including serving as the front-line contact and providing information to students, faculty, staff and the public about the programs.

Responsibilities include clerical support for the departments and chair, plus technical tasks such as surveys, alumni database maintenance,

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of general office experience.
• Proficiency in word processing, database management, and spreadsheets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication 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.
• Resolve problems as needed.
• Provide clerical support for department and chair/dean.
• Provide technical support to department, including creating surveys, maintaining alumni database, purchasing supplies, and running Cognos reports.
• Assist students with change of major, registration, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word processing

Database management

Spreadsheet

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Banner

Cognos

Listserv

Doodle

Social Media

Qualtrics

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.