Overview of Administrative Assistant
The Computer and Information Technology & Graphics Department at Purdue University Northwest is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The position will be responsible for handling all day to day administrative support functions for the Center for Cybersecurity. This individual will work independently to administer and provide specialized support.
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Typically 8am – 5pm with occasional evening/weekend work; will flex work schedule to accommodate
This position is grant-funded and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing funding availability.
Duties and Responsibilities of Administrative Assistant
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Assist in grant proposal preparation and submission
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Assist in reporting and marketing
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Manage grant budgets, pay invoices, coordinate travel, and perform temp and student hiring
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Reporting and Marketing
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Serve as liaison between PIs, University administrative offices, and external agencies, sponsors or partners
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Provide support on special projects as needed
Benefits of Administrative Assistant
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
- Ten paid holidays
- University paid and matching contribution to retirement
- University contribution to Health Savings Account –
- Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Education of Administrative Assistant
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High school diploma/GED required
Experience of Administrative Assistant
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Two years’ administrative support experience
Core Competencies of Administrative Assistant
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Ability to work well independently with accuracy and efficiency
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Highly organized and excellent attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a team environment
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Self-direction, excellent initiative and creativity while maintaining high quality of work
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Self-motivated and able to use time and resources effectively
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Able to make and implement plans with patience, persistence, and consistency
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Ability to identify and correct problems as they occur
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Outstanding written and verbal skills
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Proficiency in Video Conferencing and Microsoft Office software
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Ability to learn and adapt to system and policy changes
Additional Information
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.