<p>Req Id: 36965</p> <p>Job Title: Administrative Assistant</p> <p>City: Hammond</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Overview of Administrative Assistant</p> <p>The Department of Behavioral Sciences at Purdue University Northwest is seeking an Administrative Assistant. This position will support the Couple & Family Therapy Graduate Programs & Services and report to the Program Director. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Director, Faculty, and students in a wide-range of administrative and supportive capacities, including both academic-programmatic needs for the graduate program and support for the Couple & Family Therapy Center. This is a full-time position with a majority of work performed on site, though there may be limited or occasional work from home options.</p> <p>Click here to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Sciences</p> <p>Click here to learn more about joining the Pride of PNW.</p> <p>Budgeted Hourly Rate:</p> <ul> <li>$16.00 - $20.00/hour </li></ul> <p>Location:</p> <ul> <li>Indianapolis Boulevard Counseling Center in Hammond, IN </li></ul> <p>Duties and Responsibilities of Administrative Assistant</p> <ul> <li>Maintain student data, records, and files including data entry and running reports in Excel, Qualtrics or SPSS </li><li>Provide exemplary customer service for the Couple & Family Therapy Center, including phone contact, email contact, and the completion of intake forms and documents. </li><li>Assist with maintenance of accreditation by assisting with the tracking of program goals and outcomes, data from assessment measures, and the preparation of materials for renewals and reports </li><li>Serve as initial point of contact for many university support service departments </li><li>Perform standard clerical duties, e.g. collect and distribute mail, manage and facilitate communication through CFT Program and Center email accounts </li><li>Maintain program and center documents/materials on shared drives/digital storage </li><li>Assist with document preparation and proofreading/copyediting </li><li>Schedule meetings in shared Calendar Systems </li><li>Take minutes and maintain records of various meetings </li><li>Prepare and track payables and receivables </li><li>Assist with admissions </li><li>Serve as plan of study coordinator in conjunction with Director </li><li>Coordinate interviews for prospective students and assist with new clinical intern orientation and training programs </li><li>Assist with engagement and development programs, which may include Marketing, Recruitment, and Fundraising efforts </li><li>Create engaging documents and digital materials through systems such as Canva, Adobe, etc. </li></ul> <p>Benefits of Administrative Assistant</p> <ul> <li> <p>Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more</p> </li><li> <p>Ten?paid vacation days first year of employment</p> </li><li> <p>Ten?paid holidays</p> </li><li> <p>University?paid and matching?contribution to retirement</p> </li><li> <p>University contribution to Health Savings Account -</p> </li><li> <p>Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Wellness Programs</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Parental Leave</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition remission for you,?your?spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus</p> </li></ul> <p>For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/</p> <p>Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.</p> <p>PNW sits between Chicago's skyscrapers and Lake Michigan's sandy shores.? You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away</p> <p>Education of Administrative Assistant</p> <ul> <li>HS Diploma required </li><li>Associate's degree or higher, preferred </li></ul> <p>Experience of Administrative Assistant</p> <ul> <li>Minimum 3 years of experience as an administrative professional or in work related to sensitive data handling/information (such as in a school setting, bank, medical office, law office, etc.) </li></ul> <p>Core Competencies of Administrative Assistant</p> <ul> <li>Strong customer service skills (phone, in person, and online) </li><li>Ability to work with a wide range of technology and software - including the ability to learn new software and technology specialized for the field of Couple & Family Therapy </li><li>Ability to handle stressful situations in a work environment while contributing to a more positive synergy </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to prioritize and complete tasks through excellent organization and time management skills </li><li>Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion </li><li>Excellent Microsoft Office skills, Outlook, Word, and Excel </li><li>Creating Qualtrics surveys, SPSS </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Fluent in Spanish </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.</p> <p>Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>FLSA Status</p> <p>Non-Exempt</p> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 4/29/25</p>