Administrative Assistant, Computer Science

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Computer Science department. The role involves coordinating calendars, meetings, events, and travel while assisting with reports, agendas, and promotional materials.

You will help maintain websites, databases, and mailing lists, contributing to smooth departmental operations. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clerical or administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars, meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
• Assist with preparing reports, agendas, and promotional materials.
• Maintain websites, databases, and mailing lists.
• Support daily operations and serve as a point of contact for inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

High School degree or HSE

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Job Summary

Administrative Assistant, Computer Science

College of Science | West Lafayette, Indiana

The College of Science is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to faculty, staff, and departmental programs. In this role, you will coordinate calendars, meetings, events, and travel arrangements while serving as a key point of contact for inquiries and daily operations. The successful candidate will assist with preparing reports, creating agendas and promotional materials, maintaining websites, databases, and mailing lists, and helping ensure the smooth functioning of administrative activities. This role contributes to an enthusiastic team working to support a robust and dynamic department. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a dynamic academic environment.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role

Skills Required:

• Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
• Typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to:
• handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
• identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions

Additional Information:

• Purdue University 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
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days - Summary of Benefits for Administrative and Operational Support, Police, Fire and Skilled Trades - Human Resources - Purdue University

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