Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Office Manager (37926) for the Career Development Center. This position will assist visitors to the Career Development Center. The pay for this position is $18.87/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answer phone calls.
• Monitor multiple specific emails for the Center.
• Answer questions for students, assist them with scheduling appointments and refer them to appropriate resources.
• Track, organize, and distribute all campus and faculty requests sent to the Center.
• Manage all required paperwork for internship and work-study programs
• Maintain accurate records of student and employer information related to internships and work-study.
• Process Curricular Practical Training (CPT) applications for international students.
• Supervise and train student workers at the front desk.
• Act as Handshake Administrator.
• Support events and meetings.
• Oversee with detail office budgets reconciling and review with the Executive Director monthly, reconcile travel paperwork for office staff, initiate and track contract renewals.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years’ experience providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Strong computer and technology skills; Proficient in Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage office, including student workers
• Detail oriented
• Ability to tactfully resolve problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects
• Must have a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a university setting and with campus information systems.
• Experience in Handshake.
• Knowledge of Cognos.

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 are not permitted.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position. 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

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