Administrative Assistant

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Administrative Assistant in our School of Polytechnic. This position provides office support, serves as a frontline resource, and is the primary contact for the school. The pay for this position is $14.10/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generate, prepare, and distribute letters, memos, budget projects, syllabi, tests, reports, faculty reviews, and other documents.
• Assist, advise, troubleshoot, and support school course registration.
• Provide administrative support to supervisors, faculty, and director of school.
• Schedule, attend, prepare agendas, and take meeting minutes of department meetings.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of employment forms, contracts, and payroll forms.
• Design and create marketing display and notices.
• Oversee and maintain school computers and printers.
• Maintain website and social media sites.
• Initiate, oversee, and prepare booklists and desk-copies.
• Collect and digitally store assessment data.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in a general or administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative to ensure effective and efficient service.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Purdue full-time students may not be considered for a full-time benefits-eligible position.
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.