Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the Sociology department.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel or handling incoming inquiries.
• Create agendas, flyers, or promotional materials.
• Update and maintain websites, databases and mailing lists.
• Assist in preparing reports.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role.

Skills Needed:

• Excellent customer service, 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.
• Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
• Typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions.

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S040
Job Code #20002330
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $20.00/hour. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.