Job Title: Office Assistant - Student Service

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs is seeking an Office Assistant for Student Service. The position supports daily operations, community outreach, and events for an undergraduate student.

It offers part-time hours and a $15.00/hr compensation, with flexible scheduling around class times. The role requires current Purdue undergraduate enrollment, friendly communication, strong organization, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional communication and customer-service mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Willingness to pass university background checks.

Responsibilities

• Office & Operations Support: General admin tasks, data entry, database updates, materials prep, campus errands, and confidential records management.
• Event & Program Assistance: Set up, staff, and wrap up office-sponsored workshops, community events, and campus meetings.
• Communications: Basic website updates, link checks, drafting routine emails, proofreading outreach materials, representing the office at events.
• General Team Support: Assist with special projects and other office needs as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Customer service mindset

Confidentiality awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Office Assistant - Student Service

The Office of Engagement is hiring an Office Assistant to help keep our daily operations running smoothly. We're seeking a detail-oriented, reliable undergraduate student to support our team’s day-to-day operations, community outreach, and special events. As a key support in the office, you'll gain practical experience while supporting the university's community impact work.

Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Flexible around your class schedule.)

Compensation: $15.00 / hr

Key Responsibilities

• Office & Operations Support: Handle general administrative tasks, perform data entry, update databases, assemble materials, run campus errands, and maintain confidential office records.
• Event & Program Assistance: Help set up, staff, and wrap up office-sponsored workshops, community events, and campus meetings.
• Communications: Assist with basic website updates, link checking, drafting routine emails, proofreading outreach materials, and representing the office at engagement events or tabling opportunities.
• General Team Support: Assist with special projects and other office needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Purdue undergraduate student in good academic and conduct standing.
• Friendly, professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with basic digital tools or AI applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
• Ability to pass required university background checks.

Benefits Eligibility NO

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

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