Overview of Administrative Assistant
The College of Business is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their team. This position will provide secretarial support to the department, faculty, staff and students with the daily operations of the College of Business . This position will be the front office contact greeting and assisting visitors, colleagues and students.
Pay:
- $18.27 - $19.24
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Assistant
- Front desk coverage, maintain receptionist area and conference room, greet and assist guests as they enter COB, answer and route incoming calls, handle, review and distribute mail daily, place facilities request (work orders, key request, business cards, etc), maintain office equipment, purchase office supplies, maintain office inventory.
- Reconcile purchasing cards/DIV’s for college/departments, reserve rooms for meetings, assist with travel paperwork, assist department chairs with assignments as needed, maintain COB directory and handbook, assist with COB events and projects.
- Keep track of faculty and staff professional development funds, assist with summer camps-plan, prep and purchase, assist administrative assistants and department chairs.
- Mailbox labeling for faulty and staff, make certificates for deans list and semester honor students.
Benefits Administrative Assistant
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
- Ten paid holidays
- University paid and matching contribution to retirement
- University contribution to Health Savings Account –
- Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.
PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.
Education Administrative Assistant
- High school diploma/GED
Experience Administrative Assistant
- Minimum of two years providing administrative support, required
- Ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a college environment
Core Competencies Administrative Assistant
- Must have the ability to use good judgment, multitask, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Must have the ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and work with minimal supervision.
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with diverse groups of individuals.
- Must have the ability to navigate databases and other computer programs.
- Must be able to provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients and stakeholders, ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures.
- Must be able to conduct oneself in a positive and professional manner, proofread and edit written materials, and provide functional leadership to other staff as needed.
Additional Information
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.