Senior Administrative Clerk: Scheduling & Programs Lead

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Department of Food Science is seeking a Senior Administrative Clerk to provide high-level coordination for academic programs, facilities operations, and student activities.

You will act as a key liaison among the department, the Office of the Registrar, campus facilities, faculty, staff, and students, coordinating scheduling, records, reports, and department projects with discretion and adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience coordinating programs, projects, events, or administrative processes.
• Experience using administrative systems and technology to support program operations, scheduling, reporting, records management, or related functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage non-routine assignments with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate course offerings and timetabling information in Banner.
• Guide faculty on scheduling processes and university policies.
• Coordinate classroom assignments and monitor enrollments throughout the academic year.
• Maintain academic records and reporting activities, including grade rosters and course data.
• Coordinate textbook information and Curriculog-based updates.
• Serve as Building Deputy for Nelson Hall and liaise with facilities units.
• Independently coordinating facility-related needs and operational concerns for the building.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving operations for Nelson Hall.
• Organize student programs and events and prepare Cognos reports for leadership.
• Provide high-level administrative support and assist with departmental projects and timely completion.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner

MyPurdue

Cognos

Curriculog

Brightspace

SMAS Timetabling

Job description

Purdue University’s Department of Food Science is seeking a Senior Administrative Clerk to provide high-level coordination for academic programs, facilities operations, and student activities.

You will act as a key liaison among the department, the Office of the Registrar, campus facilities, faculty, staff, and students, coordinating scheduling, records, reports, and department projects with discretion and adherence to university policies.