Job Description
Req Id:  40037
Job Title:  Administrative Clerk
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Administrative Clerk in the Registrar Office. The Administrative Clerk will schedule and maintain semester and summer session course sections in Banner student information system and Coursedog. This position’s hourly wage starts at $15.65/hr.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manage and troubleshoot the schedule of classes each semester (fall, spring and summer) within the student Information system (Banner) and Course Scheduling software (Coursedog).
  • Run Cognos reports related to the schedule of classes to audit data accuracy.
  • Provide communication to academic units regarding deadlines/information related to class schedule process.    
  • Partner with academic unit department schedulers in troubleshooting software issues.
  • Maintain accurate schedule cross listed data for the Learning Management System. (Brightspace)    
  • Conduct training for new staff with class scheduling responsibilities. 
  • Create, coordinate, schedule and distribute semester final exam schedule and Lab fees each term.
  • Process and fulfill special classroom and event requests.
  • Respond to inquiries from students, university employees and the public providing excellent customer service.
  • Assist with creating and maintaining calendar of the schedule of classes and Academic catalog timelines in Outlook.      
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • A High School diploma or GED.
  • 3 years’ work experience required in clerical or administrative work.
  • Experience answering phones; verbal and written communication skills, data entry skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail with computer and related software skills that include Microsoft Office Suite and Excel proficiency.
  • Ability to support complex systems related to classroom scheduling, exam scheduling and academic catalog.
  • Ability to tactfully resolve problems and train departments on systems used.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects.
  • Use/learn student databases, word, spreadsheet and other office software that supports catalog, class schedule and room scheduling.

 

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:

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

 

 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
Posting Start Date:  12/10/25