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>Provide administrative support for an individual, group of professionals, department, program or other administrative function. Perform a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining 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.</p> <p> </p> <p>This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.</p></div></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>What You'll Be Doing:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, prepare agendas, collect and provide support materials, and record and distribute minutes.</li> <li>Compose routine correspondence and draft non-routine correspondence.</li> <li>Proofread various documents, reports and presentation materials.</li> <li>Collect data for use in reports, presentations and meetings.</li> <li>Assist with small event coordination, including room reservations, setups, resource needs, and catering.</li> <li>Arrange travel, order supplies, maintain organizational files, make copies, distribute incoming and outgoing mail, and ensure proper functioning of office equipment.</li> <li>Update and maintain mailing lists, databases and websites.</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></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>About Us:</b></H2> </div><div><p>Established in 1888, <strong>The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)</strong> is the largest School at Purdue. Our mission is to serve and lead the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world-wide profession of electrical and computer engineering, by educating the next generation of engineers, by discovery that advances fundamental knowledge and its applications, and by innovation and engagement that address global challenges of societal impact. For more information about our School, please visit: <a href="https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE">https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE</a></p></div></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>What We're Looking For:</b></H2> </div><div><p><em>Education and Experience:</em></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma/GED</li> <li>Two (2) years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Skills needed:</em></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></div></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>Who We Are:</b></H2> </div><div><p><em>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.</em></p></div></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>Additional Information:</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Purdue’s benefits summary <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/">https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/</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 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>Career Stream</b></H2> </div><div><p>Compensation Information:<br>Administrative and Operational Support 2<br>Pay Band S040<br>Job Code#20002330<br> <br>Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php">https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php</a></p></div></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>EOE</b></H2> </div><div><p>Purdue University is an EO/EA University</p></div></div></div>