Administrative Assistant

Req Id : 39464

Job Title : Administrative Assistant

City : Fort Wayne

Job Description :

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne :

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Administrative Assistant in our TRIO Upward Bound department. The Administrative Assistant provides clerical and organizational support for the federally funded TRIO Upward grants. This position's hourly wage starts at $15.92 / hr.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Process, record, and monitor complex financial transactions related to the expenditures of Upward Bound federal grants and discretionary funds.
• Assist the Director in constructing budgets for Upward Bound renewed grant applications and prepare for audits conducted by the Department of Education.
• Perform financial transactions using knowledge of federal grants and regulations, especially in regards to stipends given to students.
• Maintain all Upward Bound participant files in the program's database as well as hard copy files.
• Manage and ensure the accuracy of student records, including personal, academic, and participation (i.e., staff / student contact, attendance etc.) information.
• Work closely with staff, participants, and parents / guardians; ensure timely accurate communication of program information.
• Assist Upward Bound staff with preparation for the recruitment and selection of program participants.
• Coordinate all food components of the programs, including workshops, special events / banquets, residential meals, and the Summer Food Service Program.
• Collaborate effectively with Purdue Fort Wayne staff and faculty as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits :

Additional Information :

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO / AA employer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt