Administrative Assistant - DAC

Req Id: 44811

Job Title: Administrative Assistant - DAC

City: Fort Wayne

Job Description:

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Administrative Assistant in our Office of Student Conduct & CARE & Disability Access Center. The Administrative Assistant provides shared administrative and operational support for the Disability Access Center and the Office of Student Conduct & CARE. The hourly wage for this position is $16.43 - $18.39/hr., dependent upon experience.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for the Disability Access Center and Office of Student Conduct & CARE by managing phone calls, shared email inboxes, postal mail, office visitors, appointment scheduling, and referrals to appropriate staff or campus resources.
• Provide administrative support for daily office operations, including maintaining student and faculty communications, organizing records, scheduling meetings, making copies, assisting with student programming, and supporting efficient workflow across assigned areas.
• Assist with the management of the Accommodation Information Management system, including maintaining student records, running reports, organizing and entering data, reviewing and scheduling accommodated testing requests, responding to accommodation-related inquiries, and scheduling Welcome Meetings to support the interactive process.
• Maintain and update department websites, digital forms, registrations, and surveys for the Disability Access Center and the Office of Student Conduct & CARE.
• Provide conduct background checks under strict guidelines and maintain appropriate confidentiality in all records, communications, and office processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of in clerical or administrative support role.
• Provide exceptional customer service to a robust and diverse campus community.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Manage competing priorities with frequent interruptions while troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Ability to manage office schedules and calendars to ensure timely assistance to the campus community.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws that support an accessible higher education experience for disabled students. Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow and maintain an organizational structure that supports efficient office operations.
• Strong understanding of handling confidential information and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• High level of knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and databases, and be willing to learn and use new software technology in daily office operations.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off - additional PTO in December during winter recess.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 10/27/26