Senior Admin Assistant — English Dept (Admissions & Events)

Purdue University; West Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant for the Department of English in West Lafayette to provide high-level administrative support, coordinate graduate and undergraduate programs, and help manage events and communications. This role partners with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the department experience.

Responsibilities include admissions processing, organizing events, updating the department website (ADA compliance), and acting as backup for senior staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of admin support experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Administer the graduate admissions process and support graduate studies.
• Organize undergraduate recruiting events and support the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
• Coordinate the department's annual Literary Awards and High School Competition.
• Advertise and support departmental events through College and University calendars.
• Manage updates to the English department website including ADA compliance.
• Back up the Head's assistant and Academic Program Manager as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant for the Department of English in West Lafayette to provide high-level administrative support, coordinate graduate and undergraduate programs, and help manage events and communications. This role partners with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the department experience.

Responsibilities include admissions processing, organizing events, updating the department website (ADA compliance), and acting as backup for senior staff.