Senior Administrative Assistant

Req Id: 43238 Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant City: WEST LAFAYETTE Job Description: Job Summary The College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the main office in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM). This is a 10-month, academic year position with working months while class is in session. What You'll Be Doing: * Provide customer service support for HTM Main office reception area. * Provide administrative support to HTM department, faculty, and committee(s). * Assist with department event scheduling, communication with industry partners, and event logistics. * Manage supply inventory for offices in Marriott and Matthews Hall. * Maintain technology inventory for loaner check-out and use by faculty and staff. What We're Looking For: Education and Experience: * High School Diploma/GED. * Three years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role. Skills Needed: * Excellent 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. * Advanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc. * Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs. * Ability to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processes. * Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions. Additional Information: * To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE * Purdue 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: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan Purdue University is an EO/AA university. Career Stream Administrative and Operational Support 3 Pay Band S045 Job Code #200022331 Apply now Posting Start Date: 7/21/26