Associate Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time on-site Associate Administrative Assistant (39202) in our School of Music. The Administrative Assistant serves as a front-line resource for the School of Music’s students, faculty, staff, and the general public. This position’s hourly wage starts at $14.50.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department’s faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Direct calls and provide information about schedules, programs, courses, etc.
• Communicate information from the chair and department.
• Prepare and print programs; distribute and collect recital forms.
• Maintain instrument inventory and instrument check-out lists.
• Manage student locker assignments and assist with access to locked facilities.
• Maintain office equipment and order office supplies when needed.
• Assist faculty and advisors with schedules and information for classes, textbook orders, work orders, and the course evaluation process.
• Schedule and reserve rooms for all department recitals, concerts, classes, and lessons.
• Register students into the student information system and assist them with registration questions.
• Organize and maintain files for new and continuing students.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED.
• 0-1 year of work experience in an administrative support, clerical, or customer service role.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
  
  

Benefits

• 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.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
  
  

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt