What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Administrative Assistant, Agricultural Communications position at Purdue University?
Req Id : 35907
Job Title : Senior Administrative Assistant, Agricultural Communications
City : West Lafayette
Job Description : Job Summary
The Agricultural Communications senior administrative assistant is an integral member of the department whose skills and talents contribute to the department's mission. Among the position's regular duties are : to serve as the department's production coordinator, obtaining bids and overseeing production of projects; to collaborate with the content team to produce the weekly list of news releases that is sent to university news; and to work with the team to make sure computer, photography and video equipment needs are being met and maintained.
What You'll Be Doing :
Coordinating payment of all invoices including regular monthly payments to contracted professionals and collaborating with the college's business office.Performing non-routine administrative functions such as : conducting research, preparing reports and presentations, responding to information requests; and, if interested producing communications using templates or Adobe InDesignMaintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and collecting and providing support materials.Coordinating events, including room reservations, setups, resource needs, and cateringOrdering supplies and ensuring proper functioning of office equipmentUpdating department websiteWhat We're Looking For :
High school diploma3 years of experience in an administrative support roleExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentialityStrong organizational and time management skills and attention to detailAdvanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookAbility to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needsAbility to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processesAbility to identify problems and implement or recommend solutionsNice to Have :
Post high school education and / or training6-7 years of experienceWhat We'd Like You to Know :
Learn more about Purdue's benefits summaryPurdue will not sponsor work authorization for this position.A background check is required for employment in this positionThis was formerly classified as an operational / technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing.FLSA : Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)Retirement : Non-exempt Defined Contribution PlanPurdue University is an EEO / AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply
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Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 3
Pay Band S045Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines : Job Code #20002331Link to Career Path Maker :
- Effective August 1, Purdue implemented a new background screen policy : any internal transfer will receive a new background screen if one has not been run within the last year.
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EOE / AA :
Purdue University is an EOE / AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
