Administrative Assistant, Senior

Administrative Assistant, Senior


City: West Lafayette


Job Description:


Job Summary

Provide high-level administrative support for the Eli Lilly and Company and Purdue University Research Alliance Center (LPRC). Independently perform non-routine administrative functions exercising discretion, such as facilitate scheduling between Purdue faculty and Lilly research partners, coordinate events, order supplies, support data reporting, or handle special projects. Draft and edit correspondence. Handle non-routine inquiries and issues from internal and external sources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and collect and provide support materials
• Perform non-routine administrative functions; conduct research, respond to information requests, and manage correspondence in shared email account
• Coordinate events, including room reservations, setups, and resource needs, and food
• Develop, implement, and maintain/improve processes related to administrative support operations (e.g., records maintenance, data collection and maintenance, etc.)

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three or more years of experience in an administrative support role
• 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
• Drafting, proofreading and editing skills

What We Want You To Know:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check is required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EO/EA University.