Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Administrative Assistant in the Biological Sciences department. This position will be in the main office of the department. The pay for this position is $17.88/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, purchases, and reimbursements for department, coordinates this work with the Business office and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate travel for faculty, staff. and students.
• Provide administrative support and assist with domestic and international travel plans.
• Track faculty and student budgets.
• Coordinate field trip paperwork.
• Maintain privacy while answering questions and providing support for students, faculty, staff and advisors. 
• Assist with social media updates.
• Create and maintain undergraduate student files and update student academic records as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• 3 years of work experience in secretarial administrative duties.
• Computer skills with Microsoft office.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software, experience with Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience working with stakeholders in a college environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in Cognos and Concur.

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:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA.

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