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Senior Administrative Assistant (West Lafayette, IN, US) @ Purdue University test

West Lafayette, Indiana, USOnsiteFull-time
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<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>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 Office of Student Services.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>Front desk reception duties.</span></li> <li><span>Independently perform non-routine administrative functions exercising discretion, such as coordinate events, conduct searches for information, prepare reports or handle special projects.</span></li> <li><span>Draft and edit correspondence, promotional materials or presentations.</span></li> <li><span>May monitor operating budget and maintain financial records.</span></li> <li><span>Handle non-routine inquiries and issues from internal and external sources.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p> <p><em>Education and Experience:</em></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>High School Diploma/GED.</span></li> <li><span>Three years of experience in an administrative support role.</span></li> </ul> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em>Skills Needed:</em></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.</span></li> <li><span>Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.</span></li> <li><span>Advanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processes.</span></li> <li><span>Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions.</span></li> <li><span>Drafting, proofreading and editing skills.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE</span></li> <li><span>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </span></li> <li><span>A background check will be required for employment in this position </span></li> <li><span>FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) </span></li> <li><span>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan </span></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Purdue University is an EO/AA university.</strong></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>Career Stream</b></H2> </div><div><p>Administrative and Operational Support 3</p> <p>Pay Band S045<br>Job Code #200022331<br>The anticipated annual hourly rate for this position is $17.75/hour. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.</p></div></div></div>

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