Administrative Clerk - West Lafayette, United States - Purdue University

Purdue University

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West Lafayette, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Req Id:31741
Job Title:
Administrative Clerk
Job Summary
The Administrative Clerk will serve as Department of Chemistry main office receptionist and departmental PISA contact.

Your responsibilities include greeting and screening visitors, working with Purdue International Scholar Assistance (PISA), responding to department phone calls, scheduling conference rooms, providing departmental information, and maintaining files.

This position will provide clerical support for the main office and Graduate Program. In addition, maintain directories, provide back up to the copy center, input/format/revise/manipulate/store/retrieve documents. Must be proficient in prioritizing workload with frequent interruptions.

What We're Looking For:

Education and

Experience Needed:
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High School Degree or High School Equivalency (HSE)
Three (3) years of administrative experience
Skills Needed:_
Strong oral and written communication skills will be required, especially excellent telephone etiquette with callers of diverse national backgrounds for whom English is not their original language
Must be capable of composing correspondence with accurate spelling and grammar
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are important
A personable and professional attitude is needed at all times when dealing with students, staff, and faculty
An aptitude for customer service must be combined with the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Must manage multiple tasks, prioritize, work under pressure, analyze situations and make decisions while meeting deadlines
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail must be maintained during peak workloads
The applicant must function independently, while contributing to a front office team
Preferred:_
Proficiency in: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word is required. Database experience and experience with university student data systems (Banner, Cognos, myPurdue)
Additional Information:_
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

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._

Posting Start Date:5/16/24