Senior Administrative Assistant

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Job Title:

Senior Administrative Assistant

City: WEST LAFAYETTE

Job Description:

Job Summary

The College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the main office in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM).

This is a 10-month, academic year position with working months while class is in session.

What You'll Be Doing:

* Provide customer service support for HTM Main office reception area.

* Provide administrative support to HTM department, faculty, and committee(s).

* Assist with department event scheduling, communication with industry partners, and event logistics.

* Manage supply inventory for offices in Marriott and Matthews Hall.

* Maintain technology inventory for loaner check-out and use by faculty and staff.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

* High School Diploma/GED.

* Three years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role.

Skills Needed:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

* 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.

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

* Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions.

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 EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

Pay Band S045

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Start Date:

7/21/26