Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University is hiring: Administra

Overview

Administrative Assistant role at Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University. This position is 0.75 FTE and is not a remote position.

Job Description

Provide comprehensive administrative support to an individual, team, department, or program. Responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating meetings and events, arranging travel, and responding to inquiries. Prepare documents such as agendas, reports, flyers, and promotional materials. Maintain and update websites, databases, and mailing lists to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Support the preparation of reports and other key administrative functions to ensure smooth daily operations.

What We Look For

Education and Experience

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role.

Skills

• 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.

What You Should Know

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Or Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• 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
• All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

About Purdue

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Job Function & Industry

• Administrative
• Higher Education

What We Are Looking For: Entry level role in Administrative and Operational Support 2; Pay Band S060; Job Code #20003872