Senior Administrative Assistant

Req

Job Title:

Senior Administrative Assistant

City:
Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Senior Administrative Assistant in the School of Music. This position provides high level administrative support to the Director of the School of Music. The pay for this position is $17.50/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Maintain and reconcile School of Music accounts to ensure accurate transfers and payments

* Track payments for expenditures and prepare reports for the Director.

* Compile financial data to prepare budget projections.

* Manage purchasing including processing P-card transactions, payee certifications, direct invoice vouchers, purchase requests, and petty cash.

* Screen calls and visitors; coordinate Director's correspondence, meeting scheduling, and reports.

* Coordinate school secretary's assignments to ensure quality and timeliness of work; provide input on annual evaluation.

* Order music for ensembles

* Order office supplies

* Arrange lodging and receive/process paperwork for guest artists.

* Assist search committees with recruitment activities.

* Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

* A High School diploma or GED.

* Three or more years in general office experience required.

* Knowledge of budgeting, hiring practices, contracts, and student financial aid.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.

* Advanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.

* Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in academic setting.

Benefits:

* Free tuition through Purdue University Global.

* Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).

* Insurance starts on first day of employment.

* Generous Paid Time Off - additional PTO in December.

* Additional benefit information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Additional Information:

* Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

* Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

* A background check will be required for employment in this position

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Start Date:

1/7/26