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Req Id:  42445
Job Title:  IT Administrative Clerk, Senior
City:  West Lafayette
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Job Summary

Serve as a senior administrative clerk providing high level administrative support for product procurement for Purdue IT clients, utilizing knowledge of University policies and procedures to explain practices, procedures, and policies as needed. Guide customers towards answers by serving as a facilitator, liaison, and resource person for procurement activities. Provide requested price quotes and enter requested orders into the procurement application. Ensure timely order approval processes and compliance with policies, guidelines, and regulations. Monitor vendor orders and keep clients informed of order status and any delays. Receive and verify package deliveries and receipt of purchases, ensuring orders are accurately recorded in the procurement application. Independently develop solutions for procurement/vendor shipping issues for manager review. Advise staff and customers on established purchasing policies and procedures. Assist with completing monthly, quarterly, and annual billing cycles for the services with recurring, internal charges. Provide supplementary business support to university cellular services and asset management.

 

What makes this position especially exciting is the unique intersection of people, purpose, and place. Located in the heart of Purdue’s campus, this role offers a front-row view of a vibrant university environment—where you’re surrounded by students at the start of their journeys and can feel the energy of a campus full of potential and innovation every day.
 
 
While the position itself is not within an academic unit, it plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in enabling Purdue IT to effectively serve its customers. By supporting procurement operations and ensuring processes run smoothly, this role helps teams focus on delivering high-quality IT services. In turn, those services empower faculty, staff, and students to focus on the work that makes Purdue an exceptional place to learn and grow.
This combination of meaningful operational impact and an engaging campus environment makes the opportunity both rewarding and exciting.

 

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

  • High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in administrative and operational support

 

Preferred:

  • Experience in a higher education business environment

 

Skills Required:

  • The ability to:
    • meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks and pay close attention to detail. 
    • maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies
    • interpret and effectively communicate University policies and procedures, including the University procurement application and procedures
  • Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal ‎skills 
  • Proficient in use of Office 365 applications, with the demonstrated ability to maintain purchasing records, spreadsheets, and use MS Teams for communication and documentation purposes

 

Additional Information:

  • Purdue University 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
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

 

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

  • Pay Band S040
  • Job Code #20002464

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

 

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.
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Posting Start Date:  6/1/26