Administrative Assistant

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Administrative Assistant in our Registrar’s Office. This position is responsible for grade processing, providing office administrative and operations support, and providing top of the line customer service to students, faculty and staff, and community members. The pay for this position is $15.00/hr.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the department and be the first point of contact.
• Manage phone calls, emails, scheduling meetings, meeting minutes and meeting preparations.
• Oversee and manage department purchases and maintenance of computers and printers.
• Process final grades, special edits, incomplete/late grades, and Collegiate Connection grades.
• Direct inquiries on missing grades each term.
• Process Enrollment and Degree Verification Requests.
• Process Transcript Account Resets.
• Processes academic renewal requests, and grade changes.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees and student employees

Required Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years of office clerical or administrative experience.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong computer and technology skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Superb organizational skills and the ability to manage office.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to tactfully resolve problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree.
• Experience working in Higher Education.
• Experience with Banner.

• 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://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

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.
• Purdue full-time students may not be considered for a full-time benefits-eligible position.
• A background and misconduct check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA:  Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Non-Exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.