Senior Administrative Assistant, School of Engineering Technology

Job Summary The School of Engineering Technology (SoET) is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant for the school's main office, who is proactive, creative, positive, and customer focused. This role will serve as the first point of contact and will work under the directive of the SoET Executive Assistant while providing high-level administrative support to the SoET main office administration. As the primary liaison for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, the Senior Administrative Assistant will foster a welcoming, service-focused, and supportive environment. This position provides general support for school operations, communication, events, and calendars, and will assist with event planning for a variety of SoET functions throughout the year, including seminars, poster events, professional development events, the Tech Expo, and more. Event planning responsibilities will include generating marketing materials (flyers, signage, social media posts, and digital displays), coordinating catering as needed, managing room reservations, handling participant correspondence, and assisting with event execution. Additional responsibilities will include managing student communications, such as assisting with the SoET News on BrightSpace and the SoET Announcements newsletter, updating website, kiosk, social media, and other materials as needed, supporting the organization and functioning of the school's public spaces to ensure they are welcoming, well-organized, and prepared for routine and non-routine activities, and overseeing the faculty and staff workroom and inventory management. This role may offer backup support to Graduate Program Coordinator for purchasing related to faculty research. As a key member of a dynamic and expanding school within the Purdue Polytechnic, the ideal candidate will be a driven individual who is eager to contribute to improving processes and making a positive impact on the SoET community. We invite applicants who are excited about working in a collaborative environment and helping the school thrive. About Us: When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. What We Are Looking For: Education and Experience: High School Diploma /GED. Minimum of three (3) 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. Capable to analyze and to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions requiring higher level approval. Drafting, proofreading and editing skills. Able to work independently with limited supervision. What We Would Like You to Know : All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position FLSA: Non- Exempt Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days Career Stream Administrative and Operational Support 3 Pay Band S045 Job Code20002331 Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php Who We Are: 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. Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply