Executive Assistant to the Associate Dean's of Business

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Senior Administrative Support for both the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean of Finance and Administration. This is your chance to be at the heart of our institution, driving key initiatives and supporting our leadership team.

In this role, you will support the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs by playing a crucial role in the area promotion committee and process. You will assist in the recruitment and retention of top-tier faculty members, manage the faculty annual review process to ensure continuous improvement, and organize and coordinate faculty meetings and events. Additionally, you will support the School’s policy governance efforts, facilitate cross-school faculty development, engagement, and service responsibilities, and help in the administration of faculty prizes and recognition programs.

For the Associate Dean of Finance and Administration, you will provide assistance with operational benchmarking to enhance efficiency and manage logistics for various initiatives and events. You will support the department head 360 review process, collect and analyze data for operational advisory committees, and assist with various initiatives across finance, HR, space allocation, scheduling, support services, library and research data sets, IT, and facility repair and rehabilitation.

About Mitch Daniels, School of Business: The Mitch Daniels School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are:

• Career Bound and the Larsen Leader’s Academy. Programs that sharply improve students’ professional competencies by providing enhanced coaching and mentoring alongside an integrated curricular/co-curricular approach to professional development.
• Curriculum Innovation. A systematic process for creating new degree programs that leverage the unique strengths of Purdue and the School of Management; engaging in continuous quality improvement via external program reviews for existing programs; and strengthening the integrated management core.
• Integrated Learning Ecosystem. Programs that enhance learning outcomes by improving faculty course design and classroom presence; expanding alumni- and executive-in-residence programs; developing peer mentoring and tutoring networks; adopting advanced learning technologies; and building out core tools digital libraries.
• Transformational Experiences. Growing undergraduate research, study abroad, and case competitions while significantly expanding experiential learning via internal programs and corporate engagement.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, Management or a related field
• One year of experience in a senior or lead administrative support role or equivalent experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

Skills Needed

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Computer related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
• Skilled in collaborating and communicating to build relationships with individuals at all levels within and external to the University to support department needs
• Skilled in interpreting policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues
• Ability to identify problems, generate ideas for improvement, and implement or recommend solutions
• Ability to use discretion and implement judgment to make sound decisions balancing facts, priorities, and possible outcomes
• Ability to use discretion regarding when to involve the senior leader or executive, when to resolve issues independently, or when to engage others

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Professional 1

• Pay Band S055
• Job Code #20002357

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php

EOE / AA:
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply