Senior Administrative Assistant

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Job Title:

Senior Administrative Assistant

City:
West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Serve as Administrative Assistant for the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR). Assist in organization/execution of meetings, small and large Center events (seminars, symposia, site visits, etc) and associated marketing, travel, and other donor events. Serve as an office manager and maintain supply inventories and storage as well as manage the Institute credit cards with the Business office staff. Serve as an Institute resource and the immediate daily office contact for the PICR.

This position is expected to communicate effectively and confidently with external guests, Purdue staff, faculty, students, alumni and donors. This position will also assist with associated electronic data systems and data management, and assist with cancer center support grant data, as needed.

What We're Looking For:

* High School Diploma/GED

* Two or more years of experience in an administrative support role

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook

* Enhanced capabilities such as importing/exporting data, linking and embedding, inserting graphics, etc.

* Creation and manipulation of computer/technical graphics and publications

* Excellent editing, proofreading, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

* Ability to interact with a diverse constituency of individuals

* Ability to be creative, proactive, thorough and professional

* Ability to independently handle organizing events and logistics

* Ability to handle multiple interruptions, balance multiple tasks and handle confidential information with discretion

* Team player who is highly motivated, takes the initiative to solve problems, assumes responsibility and meets deadlines with a proven ability to work independently

What Is Helpful:

* Completion of Purdue's Accomplished Clerical Excellence (ACE) program

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 Defined Contribution Plan

* Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

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Start Date:

12/10/25