Administrative Assistant

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Purdue University Fort Wayne seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. PFW is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. We strive to add hardworking people to our team and we are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant in our Criminal Justice and Public Administration department. The pay range for this job starts at $14.96.

Your day to day:

• Serve as department lead secretary and office manager.
• Oversee, process, and monitor department budget, mail, purchasing, reports, records, textbook orders, course materials, grant approvals, and department procedures.
• Coordinate and assist with hiring, appointment contracts, payroll procedures, calendar appointments, faculty recruitment, travel arrangements, and course scheduling.
• Provide customer service to stakeholders: answer inquiries, emails, serve as department liaison, and providing support to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist with student recruitment to national honor society, special programs and events, student registration, department display cases, listservs, and the annual criminal justice symposium.

Why we’ll love you:

• You have worked hard to earn a High School diploma or GED.
• You have at least three years of general office experience.
• You are proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and database maintenance.
• You are detail-oriented with excellent proof-reading skills and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• You have the ability to work independently.
• You possess the ability of maintaining a website.

Why you’ll love us:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance available on first day of employment
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Support for professional development opportunities
• Live and work in an affordable, family-friendly community

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Plan

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.