Job Summary

The  Food Science Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will provide administrative support to the department by providing a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel and handling incoming inquiries. In addition, you will create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials, update and maintain websites, databases and mailing lists and assist in preparing reports. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing incoming packages and contacting recipients
• Maintaining the 4 winds electronic display for the building with current information
• Managing the building esthetic; updating plaques with current information, building directory, and display cases, electronic display
• Coordinating department events and meetings- managing room setups and catering logistics
• Organizing and maintaining shared spaces
• Ordering supplies for the department
• Participating in committees as assigned, with an active role in the social committee events

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma/GED
• 2 years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role
• Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
• Typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions
• Valid U.S. or Canadian drivers license

What We'd Like You to Know:

• This is a part-time (.75 FTE) approximately 30 hours per week. Benefits do apply.
• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary 
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EO/AA university