Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Administrative Assistant in the Department of Teacher Education. This position provides office support to the director and the faculty of the School of Education. The pay for this position is $15.77 - $17.18/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain chair’s schedule, if requested.   
• Assist in preparing reports (e.g., workload, LTL, and dual-credit credentials).
• Coordinate faculty payroll paperwork and procedures; maintain records; complete LTL reappointment list.
• Compile course schedule and submit to registrar; monitor changes; add courses to Neff 233, 251, and 257 event calendar each semester.
• Attend TED meetings and take minutes.
• Handle mail.
• Work with Student Affairs committee on scholarships.
• Prepare and process business office documents including payroll, purchasing, and accounting.
• Provide support to undergraduate programs.
• Check SOE email address and forward emails to appropriate person.
• Maintain room schedules; open rooms each day as needed.
• Add/remove department transfer and new admit students to Educators.L@listserve.pfw.edu.
• Assist and answer questions from students, faculty, staff, and public.
• Coordinate logistics for special programs and events; schedule venue.
• Clear students to register for student teaching and monitor class enrollments.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of general clerical experience required.
• Proficiency using software including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent oral/written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and efficiently complete a variety of tasks.
• Excellent customer-service skills in dealing with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

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

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA.

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