Job Title: Student - Clerical/Office Assistant

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs is seeking a Student - Clerical/Office Assistant to support institutional advancement with customer service, office administration, data entry, event support, and professional communication. The role is based in Hammond, IN, and is open to current Purdue Northwest undergraduate students.

The position involves front desk tasks, document handling, and donor communications, requiring strong organization and discretion.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Purdue Northwest undergraduate student.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to perform data entry and maintain records.
• Professional demeanor and discretion.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls.
• Greeting visitors and providing front desk support.
• Copying, scanning, and distributing documents.
• Preparing mailing labels.
• Managing office supplies and inventory.
• Maintaining organized records.
• Assist with thank you calls to donors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Good judgment

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Current Purdue Northwest Undergraduate Student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Student - Clerical/Office Assistant

Job Summary

This role is to provide operational support to Institutional Advancement focusing on customer service, office administration, data entry, event support, and professional communication. The Office of Institutional Advancement handles a diverse group of constituents from the community as well as Alumni, Friends and Corporate Partners from across the country.

Duties

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Greeting visitors and providing front desk support
• Copying, scanning, and distributing documents
• Preparing mailing labels
• Managing office supplies and inventory
• Maintaining organized records
• Assist with thank you calls to donors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• Current Purdue Northwest Undergraduate Student
• Microsoft Word (document creation and formatting)
• Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets and basic formulas)
• Microsoft Outlook
• Good judgment and decision-making
• Confidentiality
• Professional demeanor
• Attention to details
• Initiative and willingness to learn

City: Hammond

Posting Start Date: 8/6/26

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