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Purdue University is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Fort Wayne

Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN, United States, 46804

Req Id: 34504

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

City: Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Administrative Assistant (34504) in our Chemistry Department. This position provides administrative support to the chair, faculty and staff in carrying out daily office operations. The pay for this position is $16.39/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintain department files.
  • Maintain accounting records and balances for all departmental, research, and grant accounts.
  • Provide information regarding expenditure reports.
  • Verify receipt of all paperwork, track shipments and initiate returns.
  • Prepare documents to process transactions for travel, accounting, payroll, and purchasing.
  • Daily word processing of a variety of materials including correspondence, and course materials.
  • Process student evaluations and ensure timely scoring and distribution of results.
  • Direct phone calls and visitors.
  • Process academic transactions.
  • Maintain inventory and order office supplies as needed.
  • Track enrollments for faculty.
  • Plan and organize special events such as holiday potluck and student award luncheons.
  • Assist chair in processing student awards.
  • Ensure timely completion of procedures for faculty recruiting including travel, accommodations.
  • Inform faculty and staff of new and revised procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • A High School diploma or GED.
  • 3 years of office clerical/administrative or similar experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Skilled in word processing, database and spreadsheets, and accounting skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • University experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Banner student information system.
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.
  • Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Additional Information:
  • Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
  • A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position


Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position, you must apply

online at https://careers.purdue.edu/FW

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt