Senior Administrative Coordinator, Biological Sciences & ISS Liaison

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Biological Sciences department and Student Success Office. You will liaise with International Students and Scholars, and manage front-desk and academic records with high discretion.

Responsibilities include event coordination, Brightspace maintenance, and supervising student workers, all while upholding Purdue processes and deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Degree or HSE.
• Three years of clerical/administrative experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for International Students and Scholars (ISS) and coordinate across offices.
• Provide front desk/admin support for the Student Success Office and welcome visitors.
• Coordinate events like Introducing Purdue and Purdue for Me Day.
• Process transfer credits and update related academic records.
• Maintain Brightspace announcements and student communications.
• Train and supervise student workers; back-up to department staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Biological Sciences department and Student Success Office. You will liaise with International Students and Scholars, and manage front-desk and academic records with high discretion.

Responsibilities include event coordination, Brightspace maintenance, and supervising student workers, all while upholding Purdue processes and deadlines in a collaborative environment.