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Purdue University
Administrative Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$41,654 / year median in Indiana
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary The Student Activities and Organizations (SAO) Clerk plays a key role in supporting student engagement by managing the initial review of student activity and event submission requests. This includes the first review of Activity Planning Forms (APFs), communicating with students about questions, policies, procedures, requirements, and next steps, as well as assigning, tracking, and following up on APF statuses. The Clerk also assists with collecting and verifying documents or statuses needed for APFs, reviews and approves Extended Travel Forms, and provides absence letters for students traveling on organization business. A central responsibility of this position is ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of Activity Planning Forms. The Clerk carefully reviews each submission to confirm compliance with university policies and procedures, follows up with students when clarification is needed, and helps guide them through next steps in the approval process. This review requires attention to detail, sound judgment in applying guidelines, and the ability to interpret policies in situations where solutions are not always clearly prescribed. By maintaining consistent oversight of APF submissions and approvals, the Clerk plays a vital role in supporting safe, well-organized student events across campus.
What We're Looking For:
High school diploma/GED Minimum of 3 years of experience Effective rapport building and strong interpersonal skills including excellent written, oral and presentation skills. Well versed in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as quickly grasping and navigating computer management systems. Ability to grasp knowledge of policies and procedures related to different aspects of student services.Additional Information:
To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary This position will pay 16.68 per hour https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this positionFLSA:
Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)Retirement Eligibility:
Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan Who We Are atPurdue University:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.EOE:
Purdue University is an EO/EA University Education Typically requires a high school diploma/GED Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience FLSA Status Non-ExemptBenefits
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings