Administrative Coordinator, Honors College & Academic Affairs

Purdue University; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Ten paid vacation days (first year)

Ten paid holidays

Retirement contributions by university

Health Savings Account contributions

Tuition remission (you, spouse, depend

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and organizational support for the Honors College/University College and related academic areas. The role supports communications, records, scheduling, and events across the Hammond and Westville campuses.

The position involves handling purchasing, budget reconciliation, payroll documentation, and correspondence while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Four years of clerical, administrative, and/or secretarial work experience.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support for Honors College/University College.
• Facilitating book ordering and managing space and supplies.
• Coordinating meetings and scheduling across Hammond/Westville campuses.
• Assists with communications, records management, and travel arrangements.
• Prepares contracts and supports budget and payroll processes.

Skills

Professional service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Teams

Brightspace

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Brightspace

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Purdue University Northwest is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and organizational support for the Honors College/University College and related academic areas. The role supports communications, records, scheduling, and events across the Hammond and Westville campuses.

The position involves handling purchasing, budget reconciliation, payroll documentation, and correspondence while maintaining confidentiality and high service standards.