Senior Administrative Assistant

Job Title:

Senior Administrative Assistant

City:
West Lafayette

The Department of Agriculture Administration is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Office of Academic Programs and Agriculture Alumni Offices.

• Serving as a primary point of contact by answering questions and directing inquiries by phone, email, and in person; provide backup front-office coverage, including answering phones and directing visitors
• Managing departmental purchasing, including catering, office supplies, special orders, invoices, reimbursements, purchasing transactions, and related documentation in accordance with university procedures
• Coordinating logistics for OAP and Ag Alumni events and programs, including room reservations, food orders, transportation, printing materials and name badges, and setup/teardown as needed
• Coordinating travel for OAP and Ag Alumni staff and manage calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare agendas for Ag Alumni Board meetings and other programs
• Providing administrative support for OAP and Ag Alumni staff, including mailings, database and website updates, communications, and maintaining office equipment and supplies
• Maintaining financial records for the Ag Alumni Association
• Managing the annual event checklist for the Purdue Ag Alumni Office and take initiative to coordinate recurring rooms, transportation, and other event needs
• Assisting department directors and staff with routine administrative and operational tasks related to programs and events
• Sorting and distributing mail and receive packages
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma/GED
• 3 years of experience in an administrative support role
• 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
• Drafting, proofreading and editing skills

• Knowledge in Quick Books, Salesforce, Blackthorn, and Cascade

• 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

Administrative and Operational Support 3

• Pay Band: S045
• Job Code:

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