Job Description
Req Id:  43092
Job Title:  Administrative Assistant
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the Sociology department.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Maintain calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel or handling incoming inquiries.
  • Create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials.
  • Update and maintain websites, databases and mailing lists.
  • Assist in preparing reports. 

 

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Two years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role.

 

Skills Needed:

  • 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.

 

Additional Information:

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
  • 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.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S040
Job Code #200022330
The anticipated annual hourly rate for this position is $20/hour. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Posting Start Date:  7/15/26