Administrative Assistant, Faculty Support

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a department, group of professionals, or faculty. The role includes managing calendars, scheduling meetings and travel, drafting correspondence, and maintaining websites and databases.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years in clerical/administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Provide first point of contact for callers and visitors.
• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings and events, arrange travel.
• Create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials; update websites and mailing lists.
• Draft routine correspondence and organize files and department calendars.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Data entry

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Faculty Support City: West Lafayette Job Description:

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support for an individual, group of professionals, department, program or other administrative function. You will serve as first point of contact, providing information to callers and visitors. This position will perform a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel or handling incoming inquiries. You will create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials. You will also update and maintain websites, databases and mailing lists and draft routine correspondence, organize and maintain files, promotional materials, and department calendars. This position will assist with other administrative support functions as needed.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Requires a 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
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
• 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 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

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

• Pay Band S040
• Job Code #20002330

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

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