As the Administrative Assistant, Leadership Team role, you will provide administrative support to the Computer Science Department.  Major administrative responsibilities include serving as liaison to the International Students and Scholars office, and processing visa and immigration paperwork for faculty.  The position also supports the department head, assistant department head, and executive assistant to the department head on an administrative level. It also works closely with the Business Office by processing hiring paperwork for new postdoctoral researchers and visitors, change of duty forms, and offers and extensions for Visiting Scholars and Visiting Undergraduate students. Additional duties include maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and events, arranging travel, handling credit card sign-outs, handling incoming inquiries, and maintaining websites, databases and mailing lists.

Education and Experience

• High School Degree/GED
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role

Skills needed:

• Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, ad maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
• Typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions

Additional Information:

• All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue  
• Purdue University 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:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package  including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days