Senior Administrative Assistant

Req Id: 35393 Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job Summary This position will serve as an administrative assistant to the Director and handle some work of the Center. This will include managing the Director's calendar, drafting and managing the semester related programs (corresponding with speakers, making arrangements for events), handling email account of the Butler Center, and handling all accounts related paperwork including documenting credit card payments. This is a dual-level posting - this position can either be filled at the Senior Administrative Assistant level or at the Lead Administrative Assistant level. What We're Looking For: High School Diploma/GED Three or more years of experience in an administrative support role (Senior Administrative Assistant level) Four or more years of experience in an administrative support role (Lead Administrative Assistant level) 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 along with 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 Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions Drafting, proofreading and editing skills What We Want You To Know: Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check is required for employment in this position FLSA Non- Exempt (Eligible for overtime) Retirement Eligibility:Non-Exempt Employee Defined Contribution Waiting Period Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply What You'll Get In Return: All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University's expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global. Take Your Next Giant Leap We never stop, we keep going, because Discovery is in our DNA, and we want you to discover a Career at Purdue University Come work alongside a family of diverse culture with faculty, students, and staff who come together to become one, Boilermakers Our greatest adventures are yet to come, and we want to include you. Come take your Next Giant Leap and Discover your next career Apply now Posting Start Date: 12/19/24