Graduate Studies Liaison & Transfer Outreach (Part-Time)

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean in the College of Technology. The role provides administrative support for Graduate Studies, coordinates outreach and articulation with community colleges, and serves as the liaison between the Associate Dean and faculty, staff, and other university offices.

The position requires strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and experience in clerical support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Four years of clerical and high-level administrative support experience.
• Higher education setting experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Graduate Studies to the Associate Dean.
• Respond to inquiries of Graduate Faculty regarding program policies.
• Coordinate and attend GEC and GSAC meetings.
• Plan and execute special events.
• Schedule semester classes in Unitime with approvals.
• Prepare and promote graduate recruitment events.
• Conduct outreach to community colleges and transfer students.
• Facilitate class visits to targeted colleges with COT faculty.
• Develop transfer pathways and articulation agreements.
• Assist in Associate Dean's absence for outreach.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Event planning

Outreach coordination

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Unitime

Job description

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean in the College of Technology. The role provides administrative support for Graduate Studies, coordinates outreach and articulation with community colleges, and serves as the liaison between the Associate Dean and faculty, staff, and other university offices.

The position requires strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and experience in clerical support.