Administrative Assistant - Academic Affairs & Honors College

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Retirement contributions

Health Savings Account

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition remission for dependents

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN, seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Honors College/University College and Academic Affairs. The role provides comprehensive administrative and organizational support across campuses, coordinating scheduling, communications, records, and events, with duties spanning the Division of Academic Affairs.

Primary workstation may be at Hammond or Westville campus, with participation in meetings on both campuses; 8am-5pm, occasional evenings, salary

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four years of clerical/administrative experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for Honors College/University College.
• Coordinate scheduling and meeting logistics across campuses.
• Manage communications and records for Academic Affairs units.
• Assist with event planning and space management.
• Support payroll and budgeting documentation as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Team coordination

Education

HS Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Brightspace

Cloud storage

Job description

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN, seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Honors College/University College and Academic Affairs. The role provides comprehensive administrative and organizational support across campuses, coordinating scheduling, communications, records, and events, with duties spanning the Division of Academic Affairs.

Primary workstation may be at Hammond or Westville campus, with participation in meetings on both campuses; 8am-5pm, occasional evenings, salary