Strategic Executive Assistant to School Head

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics in West Lafayette seeks an Executive Assistant to the School Head to provide comprehensive administrative support at an executive level. You will optimize daily workflows, manage calendars, prepare materials, and coordinate meetings, travel, and communications.

The role requires handling confidential information, supporting faculty committees, tracking deadlines, and drafting correspondence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a senior or lead administrative support role or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conserve senior leadership time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence.
• Draft and edit communications, prepare reports and presentations.
• Manage executive calendars, schedule complex meetings, coordinate travel.
• Exercise discretion to analyze information requests and identify trends.
• Develop, implement, maintain and improve administrative processes per university policies.
• Coordinate logistics for programs, events, and presentations.
• Monitor operating budgets and maintain financial records related to operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Purdue University’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics in West Lafayette seeks an Executive Assistant to the School Head to provide comprehensive administrative support at an executive level. You will optimize daily workflows, manage calendars, prepare materials, and coordinate meetings, travel, and communications.

The role requires handling confidential information, supporting faculty committees, tracking deadlines, and drafting correspondence.