Job Description
Req Id:  42285
Job Title:  Senior Administrative Assistant
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

The College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the Department of Public Health.

 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Serve as the department's social media manager.
  • Perform a variety of tasks including maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and events, room reservation support, arranging travel, or handling incoming inquiries.
  • Create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials.
  • Maintain department newsletter.
  • Update and maintain bulletin boards, databases, and mailing lists.
  • Assist in preparing reports among many other tasks.
  • Duties will include attending departmental events which may occur during evenings and weekends.

 

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Three years of experience in an administrative support role.

 

Skills Needed:

  • Excellent 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.
  • Advanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs.
  • Ability to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processes.
  • Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions.
  • Drafting, proofreading, and editing skills.

 

Additional Information:

  • 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/EA University

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

Pay Band S045
Job Code #20002331

Posting Start Date:  5/20/26