Student Office Assistant – Engagement & Events

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks an undergraduate Office Assistant to support daily operations, data entry, and events within the Office of Engagement.

This role offers 10 hours per week, flexible schedule, and hands-on experience in community outreach and administrative tasks.

Candidates must be enrolled as Purdue undergraduates, possess strong communication and MS Office skills, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Purdue undergraduate student in good standing.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with basic digital tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Office & Operations Support: Handle general administrative tasks, data entry, update databases, assemble materials, run campus errands, and maintain confidential office records.
• Event & Program Assistance: Help set up, staff, and wrap up office-sponsored workshops, community events, and campus meetings.
• Communications: Assist with basic website updates, link checking, drafting routine emails, proofreading outreach materials, and representing the office at engagement events or tabling opportunities.
• General Team Support: Assist with special projects and other office needs as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer-service mindset

Data entry

Education

Purdue undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (basic)

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks an undergraduate Office Assistant to support daily operations, data entry, and events within the Office of Engagement.

This role offers 10 hours per week, flexible schedule, and hands-on experience in community outreach and administrative tasks.

Candidates must be enrolled as Purdue undergraduates, possess strong communication and MS Office skills, and maintain confidentiality.