About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p>Are you ready to make a difference in the world of veterinary medicine? Join the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and become a vital part of our mission to enhance animal welfare through innovative engagement programs! In this exciting role, you'll provide administrative support for the Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) Department, assisting with a variety of tasks including maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel, and handling incoming inquiries. You'll create agendas, flyers, and promotional materials, update and maintain websites, databases, and mailing lists, and assist in preparing reports. Additionally, you'll update, revise, and maintain faculty CVs and promotion documents, manage faculty and resident award materials, and create and provide survey results using the Qualtrics program. You'll also provide clerical and office support to VCS Department and Purdue Veterinary Hospital faculty, clinicians, and staff, including distribution of emails and maintaining departmental office supplies inventory.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Helping Build a Better World, Together</strong><br>At Purdue University, you’ll find a strong community built on collaboration. It’s where all people are welcomed, supported and encouraged to bring their best to campus every day and build a better world, together.</p> <ul> <li>Culture Differentiators – What Makes Purdue Different from Other Organizations:</li> <li>Shared Experiences: Purdue employees can celebrate the opportunity to collaborate with others, working alongside neighbors and friends</li> <li>The World from Where We Work: Purdue’s diverse community provides a work experience with a truly unique culture</li> <li>Staying Power/Star Power: Purdue’s legacy of more than 150 years continues to deepen and grow. Our history and reputation give employees a sense of pride</li> <li>Live, Learn & Grow: Purdue allows professional aspirations to thrive alongside employee wellbeing. The University is a haven for lifelong learners</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>A cover letter is required to be fully considered</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What We Are Looking For:<br>Education and Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma/GED</li> <li>2 years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Skills Needed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality</li> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail</li> <li>Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.</li> <li>Typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading and editing skills</li> <li>Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Information: </strong></p> <ul> <li>To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf">CLICK HERE</a></li> <li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li> <li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li> <li>FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) </li> <li>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan </li> </ul></div></div></div>