About this role
Join Purdue University Fort Wayne: We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Administrative Assistant in our Office of Student Conduct & CARE & Disability Access Center. The Administrative Assistant provides shared administrative and operational support for the Disability Access Center and the Office of Student Conduct & CARE. The hourly wage for this position is $16.43 - $18.39/hr., dependent upon experience .
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the Disability Access Center and Office of Student Conduct & CARE by managing phone calls, shared email inboxes, postal mail, office visitors, appointment scheduling, and referrals to appropriate staff or campus resources.
- Provide administrative support for daily office operations, including maintaining student and faculty communications, organizing records, scheduling meetings, making copies, assisting with student programming, and supporting efficient workflow across assigned areas.
- Assist with the management of the Accommodation Information Management system, including maintaining student records, running reports, organizing and entering data, reviewing and scheduling accommodated testing requests, responding to accommodation-related inquiries, and scheduling Welcome Meetings to support the interactive process.
- Maintain and update department websites, digital forms, registrations, and surveys for the Disability Access Center and the Office of Student Conduct & CARE.
- Provide conduct background checks under strict guidelines and maintain appropriate confidentiality in all records, communications, and office processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years of in clerical or administrative support role.
- Provide exceptional customer service to a robust and diverse campus community.
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
- Manage competing priorities with frequent interruptions while troubleshooting issues as needed.
- Ability to manage office schedules and calendars to ensure timely assistance to the campus community.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws that support an accessible higher education experience for disabled students.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow and maintain an organizational structure that supports efficient office operations.
- Strong understanding of handling confidential information and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- High level of knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and databases, and be willing to learn and use new software technology in daily office operations.
Benefits
- Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
- Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December during winter recess.
- Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/ Additional Information: Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position. Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer. FLSA Status Non-Exempt