Job Description
Req Id:  43895
Job Title:  Administrative Assistant
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Administrative Assistant that will work in both Integrated Studies and Leadership and Talent Development departments. This position will be a 50/50 split of time between the departments. The pay for this position is $17.00/hr.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Integrated Studies/ Leadership & Talent Development:

  • Serve as front line contact to direct callers and visitors. 
  • Provide information to students, faculty, staff and public about the department's programs. 
  • Utilizes Navigate to support student success.
  • Resolves problems as needed.
  • Provide clerical support functionally for department and chair/dean.
  • Provides technical support to department, including creating surveys, maintaining alumni database, purchasing supplies, and running Cognos reports.
  • Also, assists students when necessary to process change of major and other forms, assist with registration, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma/GED.
  • 3 years of general office experience.
  • Skills in word processing, database management and spreadsheet. 
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and organizational skills. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree or some college courses.
  • Familiarity with software/systems such as Banner, Cognos, Listserv, Doodle, social media, and Qualtrics.
  • Experience working in a college/university setting.

 

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 and misconduct will be required for employment in this position.

 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
Posting Start Date:  9/2/26