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Job Description
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
- Experience in a senior or lead administrative support role or equivalent experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
Skills Required:
- Skilled in:
- collaborating and communicating to build relationships with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs
- interpreting policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
- Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
- Ability to:
- handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
- identify problems, generate ideas for improvement, and implement or recommend solutions
- use discretion and independent judgment to make sound decisions balancing facts, priorities, and possible outcomes
- use discretion regarding when to involve the senior leader or Executive, when to resolve issues independently, or when to engage others
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- 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