Administrative Skills, Billing, Biology, Budgeting, Computer Skills, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, IBM Cognos, Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Record Keeping, Social Media, Travel Planning, Willing to Travel
Req Id: 42266
Job Title: PFW - Administrative Assistant
City: Fort Wayne
Job Description:
Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:
We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site, Administrative Assistant in the Biological Sciences department. This position will be in the main office of the department. The pay for this position is $17.88/hr.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Process invoices, purchases, and reimbursements for department, coordinates this work with the Business office and maintain accurate records.
- Coordinate travel for faculty, staff. and students.
- Provide administrative support and assist with domestic and international travel plans.
- Track faculty and student budgets.
- Coordinate field trip paperwork.
- Maintain privacy while answering questions and providing support for students, faculty, staff and advisors.
- Assist with social media updates.
- Create and maintain undergraduate student files and update student academic records as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A High School diploma or GED.
- 3 years of work experience in secretarial administrative duties.
- Computer skills with Microsoft office.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office software, experience with Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience working with stakeholders in a college environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in Cognos and Concur.
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:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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Posting Start Date: 5/19/26