Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the Sociology department.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel or handling incoming inquiries.
• Create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials.
• Update and maintain websites, databases and mailing lists.
• Assist in preparing reports. 

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role.

Skills Needed:

• Excellent customer service, verbal, and written 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 and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
• Typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions.

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: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan 

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S040
Job Code #200022330
The anticipated annual hourly rate for this position is $20/hour. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.