Executive Assistant to The Department Head

3 weeks ago


West Lafayette, United States Purdue University Full time

**Req Id**:31336**Job Title**:Executive Assistant to the Department Head**Job Summary**

This role is for the Executive Assistant to the Head of the School of Engineering Education (ENE). Founded in 2004, the School of ENE is the national leader in the field of engineering education research and scholarship. The first academic unit of its kind in the country, ENE continues to lead in education and research through the coordinated efforts of faculty, staff, and graduate students. In addition to its research mission, ENE also manages the first-year engineering (FYE) program, including FYE advising, and two undergraduate degree programs (Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies/IDES and Multidisciplinary Engineering/MDE). ENE is primed for continued growth in the research enterprise, expansion of key partnerships across campus and at other institutions, and for reasserting its leadership position in the engineering education community.

**Required**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
- One (1) year of experience in a senior or lead administrative support role
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal 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
- Skilled in collaborating and communicating to build relationships with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs
- Skilled in interpreting policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues
- Ability to identify problems, generate ideas for improvement, and implement or recommend solutions
- Ability to use discretion and independent judgment to make sound decisions balancing facts, priorities, and possible outcomes
- Ability to use discretion regarding when to involve the senior leader or Executive, when to resolve issues independently, or when to engage others.

**Additional Information**:

- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

**Posting Start Date**:4/23/24



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