Job Description
Req Id:  43896
Job Title:  Lead Administrative Assistant, College of Science
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Lead Administrative Assistant that will work in the College of Science. This position will manage all administrative functions of the College. Assist the Dean in directing the day-to-day workings of the College. Be the right-hand person to the Dean. The pay for this position is $23.78/hr.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, attend, and document (minutes) Dean-Chairs’ meetings and external advisory council meetings.
  • Serve as liaison with Development and Financial Aid for College scholarship-related items and administer College-level scholarships.
  • Serve as the College representative for PFW Day of Giving. Maintain College donor database and send donor acknowledgements as appropriate.
  • Communicate items of importance to the College.
  • Communicate and facilitate or assist as needed with the various University administrative processes such as Reappointments, Sabbaticals, P&T, Workload Reports, External Review Site Visits, etc. 
  • Implement, coordinate, revise/enhance, and track the various College administrative processes such as award nominations and marketing/recruitment, etc.
  • Coordinate, enhance and communicate College-level events. 
  • Provide support to and perform any tasks as assigned by the Dean as needed; maintain the Dean’s calendar.
  • This position has the autonomy to make purchasing decisions and gives advice on structure changes within the College office.
  • Provide assistance to college office faculty/staff/student visitors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma/GED.
  • 4 years of general office experience.
  • Must have outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • University experience.
  • Experience with social media (content and posting).
  • Event planning/coordination.

 

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:  9/1/26