Senior Administrative Assistant

Req Id: 39039 Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant City: West Lafayette Job Description: Job Summary The Senior Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Undergraduate Advising Office. Responsibilities include managing calendars, scheduling appointments, coordinating events, preparing reports and correspondence, and maintaining office processes. The role serves as a first point of contact for students, faculty, and staff, requiring excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. The position also supervises and trains student employees. About Mitch Daniels School of Business: The Mitch Daniels School of Business aspires to take a top 25 program and transform it into a top 10 program that competes for the best students in the country. The key components of this transformation are: * Academic Prowess. Daniels School faculty are able to see and steer to what's next, imparting thought leadership to peers in an ever-growing student body. * Integration of STEM and Business. Every company today is a technology organization, and business leaders must understand how specific technologies can create competitive advantage. * Transformational Student Experience. Some of life's most important lessons aren't found in a book or a lecture hall. Active transformational experience will produce critical thinkers who see and tackle the world's largest problems. * Freedom and Capitalism. Daniels students will learn though transformative texts that free markets have raised living standards tremendously for all people. * Powered by Business Partnerships. The Daniels School provides opportunities for industry partners and alumni to connect with students and faculty in order to provide solutions to business challenges of today and the future. A cover letter is required to be fully considered * What We're Looking For: Education and Experience Qualified candidates will need: * High school diploma/GED * Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative support role. Skills Needed: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to handle interruptions, balance tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality * Strong organizational and time management skills * Advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook * Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels * Ability to interpret policies and procedures to resolve issues * Drafting, proofreading, and editing skills 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 3 * Pay Band S045 * Job Code #20002331 Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: EOE Purdue University is an EO/EA employer. Apply now Posting Start Date: 9/24/25

Created: 2025-09-28