Senior Administrative Assistant

Req

Job Title:

Senior Administrative Assistant

City:
West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Purdue University and the Daniels School of Business are looking for a person who is proactive, creative, positive, and customer-focused to become its next Senior Administrative Assistant. This role will oversee and support the efficient administration of the Dean V. White Real Estate Finance Program, to include initiatives driven by the Director and affiliated faculty, such as outreach activities, student case competitions, event planning, and execution.

In this position, you will provide high-level administrative support for the program. There will also be a need to perform non-routine administrative functions, exercising discretion, such as coordinating events, conducting searches for information, and monitoring operational budgets. We welcome applicants who are interested in helping us streamline our processes and find opportunities to make a positive impact on our school.

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.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified candidates will need:

* High school diploma/GED

* 3 years of experience in an administrative support role or related field

Skills Needed:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality

* Advanced computer and related software skills including 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

* Ability to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processes

* Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions

* Drafting, proofreading, and editing skills

What is helpful:

* University experience

Additional Information:

* To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary 

* 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

* Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

* Pay Band S045

* Job Code #

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EOE / AA:

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

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Posting

Start Date:

2/11/26