Senior Administrative Lead, College of Science

PFW-ETCS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for Purdue degree

Insurance starts day one

Generous PTO

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, on-site Lead Administrative Assistant to manage all administrative functions of the College of Science. The position supports the Dean and acts as a right-hand person, coordinating meetings, calendars, and college-wide processes.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, 4 years of office experience, excellent written and spoken communication, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of general office experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, attend, and document (minutes) Dean-Chairs’ meetings and external advisory council meetings.
• Serve as liaison with Development and Financial Aid for College scholarship-related items and administer College-level scholarships.
• Serve as the College representative for Day of Giving. Maintain donor database and send donor acknowledgements as appropriate.
• Communicate items of importance to the College.
• Facilitate or assist with University administrative processes (Reappointments, Sabbaticals, P&T, Workload Reports, External Review Site Visits, etc.).
• Implement, coordinate, revise/enhance, and track College admin processes (award nominations, marketing/recruitment).
• Coordinate, enhance and communicate College-level events.
• Provide support to and perform tasks for the Dean; maintain the Dean’s calendar.
• Autonomy to make purchasing decisions and advise on structural changes within the College office.
• Assist college office faculty/staff/student visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Multitasking

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, on-site Lead Administrative Assistant to manage all administrative functions of the College of Science. The position supports the Dean and acts as a right-hand person, coordinating meetings, calendars, and college-wide processes.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, 4 years of office experience, excellent written and spoken communication, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.