Physics & Astronomy Admin Assistant - Work-Study

Purdue University; West Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Purdue University in West Lafayette is seeking a work study student to support administrative staff with general office tasks, including seminar set-up and clean-up, filing, campus errands, and routine maintenance of printer and copier supplies.

This position begins in Fall 2026 and offers an opportunity to contribute to department operations while gaining hands-on experience in a university research environment.

Responsibilities

• assist with seminar set-up/clean-up
• filing
• campus errands
• maintenance of printer/copy machine supplies
• creating seminar notices
• filing
• projects/tasks as assigned

Job description

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Purdue University in West Lafayette is seeking a work study student to support administrative staff with general office tasks, including seminar set-up and clean-up, filing, campus errands, and routine maintenance of printer and copier supplies.

This position begins in Fall 2026 and offers an opportunity to contribute to department operations while gaining hands-on experience in a university research environment.