Administrative Assistant for Academic Programs

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to faculty, staff, and departmental programs. You will coordinate calendars, meetings, events, and travel and assist with reports and promotional materials.

You will also maintain websites, databases, and mailing lists while helping ensure smooth daily operations with confidentiality and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or HSE plus two years of clerical/administrative experience.
• Excellent customer service and strong written/verbal communication; strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars, meetings, events, and travel arrangements for faculty and staff.
• Prepare reports, agendas, and promotional materials; maintain websites, databases, and mailing lists.
• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries and daily operations within the department.
• Assist with reports and other administrative tasks to support a dynamic academic environment.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School degree or HSE

Two years clerical/administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to faculty, staff, and departmental programs. You will coordinate calendars, meetings, events, and travel and assist with reports and promotional materials.

You will also maintain websites, databases, and mailing lists while helping ensure smooth daily operations with confidentiality and a customer-focused mindset.