Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts seeks a highly organized and proactive professional to provide administrative and operations support to the Associate Dean of Research, Innovation, and Graduate Education.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations tied to a multifaceted portfolio, enhancing the effectiveness of processes and communications across the unit.
• Serve as a key liaison to internal and external partners.
• Facilitate communication, plan events, draft and edit a variety of documents, and manage complex scheduling and calendars.
• Track operational budgets, compile data and write reports.
• Coordinate projects that require independent research and collaboration with all levels of internal leadership and staff.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• One year of experience in administrative work.
• In lieu of degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered (High School Diploma/GED + 5 years of experience).

Skills Needed:

• Skilled in using discretion and judgement to make sound decisions, balancing facts, priorities, and possible outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proactive and resourceful; take ownership of projects to meet goals.
• Strong ability to manage time, organize, and prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines.
• Knowledge of data handling policies for confidential, financial, and student data.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Forms, Excel), virtual communication tools (Teams, Zoom), and familiarity with the use of AI tools in day-to-day workflow (Microsoft Co-pilot, Google Gemini, Notebook LM).
• Advanced use of Excel for tracking, manipulating, and analyzing data.

What is Helpful:

• Knowledge of Cognos.
• Experience with web editing and social media management.

Additional Information:

• This is an on-campus position located in West Lafayette.
• For full consideration, please include an updated Cover Letter and Resume with your application.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S055
Job Code #20002357
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $60,000, commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.