Administrative Clerk/Receptionist - Purdue University : Job Details

Req Id: 32738

Job Title: Administrative Clerk/Receptionist

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Purdue University's Department of Career Success seeks an individual to become its next Administrative Clerk (Receptionist). Career Success includes the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) and Pre-Professional Advising (PPA). As the Administrative Clerk (Receptionist), you will be responsible for providing a variety of services including office functions, operations support, and maintaining the highest level of customer service. As the Administrative Clerk (Receptionist), you will work at the main front desk area in a student-centered environment and will often be the first point of contact for individuals and groups contacting and/or visiting the main office of the Center. Primarily, you will answer phones; answer emails; take and route messages to staff; check in students, employers, and visitors; schedule appointments and maintain calendars for career services and preprofessional advising staff; and coordinate incoming and outgoing mail. The successful candidate will bring the ability to prioritize responsibilities and effectively engage with diverse populations from both internal and external constituents to provide support to our overall career and preprofessional advising services delivery.

This is a 100% on-site position.

The salary of this position will start at $16 - $18 per hour, plus benefits

Required:

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma/GED

* Three years of experience in customer service-related or administrative support roles

Skills:

* Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Internet, etc.

* Excellent time management skills, dependability, organizational skills, attention to detail

* Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, telephone and email etiquette, and customer service delivery

* Typing, data entry, proofreading, and editing skills

* Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance varied tasks, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred:

* Knowledge of University policies and procedures

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 EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S035

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines:

Job Code #20002463

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Posting Start Date: 7/30/24