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Purdue Polytechnic Anderson Administrative Assistant

AndersonPosted Oct 17, 2026

Job description

Job Summary

Provides administrative and operational support to the Site Director, including purchasing, billing, preparing expenditure reports, and coordinating communications with the landlord. Assists with student recruitment efforts by organizing logistics for campus tours, open houses, and recruitment events, and coordinating communications with prospective students.

This position is located in Anderson, Indiana and is full-time, 40 hours per week. This is a limited-duration position for one year with continuation dependent upon additional funding. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together. Take the next step in your career journey - apply now to help build a better world at Purdue University.

About Us

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.

What We Are Looking For

Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma/GED. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role. Skills required: Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and 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. What We Would Like You to Know : Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position FLSA: Non-Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Plan 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 Career Stream Administrative and Operational Support 2 Pay Band S040 Job Code#20002330 Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.

purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php Who We Are: Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. At Purdue Polytechnic Anderson, we offer the reputation of a world-class university with the welcoming, close-knit atmosphere of a smaller campus.

Our team is dedicated to helping students succeed through hands-on, career-focused education in engineering technologies. Here, you'll enjoy a variety of responsibilities, build meaningful relationships, and see firsthand how your work makes a difference. We value collaboration, initiative, and a willingness to pitch in.

If you're looking for a supportive team where your contributions are valued, we invite you to join us! EOE Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity Employer university.

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