Operations Administrator, Pari-Iris

Req Id: 31834

Job Title: Operations Administrator, PARI-IRIS

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Operations Administrator will provide a wide range of administrative support for Purdue Infrastructure & Innovation Lab (PIIL) and support day-to-day office operations within Purdue Applied Research Institute, LLC. The individual in this role will independently perform routine and non-routine administrative functions exercising discretion, such as coordinate internal events and meetings, external meetings and visits with sponsors / clients, conduct searches for information, prepare reports or handle special projects. Additionally, the Operations Administrator will execute all procurements, travel arrangements, requests and reimbursements, expense reports for team members and projects. As requested, this role will provide support for project administration with tracking of deliverables, arranging client and team meetings, facilitating meetings with PARI finance, contracting, operations, and executive leadership as needed. The individual in this role will draft and edit correspondence, promotional materials or presentations and handle non-routine inquiries and issues from internal and external sources.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree

• Two (2) years of experience in an administrative support role

• Excellent verbal and written 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.

• Advanced computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels within and external to the university to support department needs.

• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to proactively resolve issues or improve processes.

• Ability to identify problems and implement or recommend solutions.

• Drafting, proofreading and editing skills.

Additional Information:

• Purdue's benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php

• 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

About the Purdue Applied Research Institute

The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) is a nonprofit entity that extends the reach and impact of Purdue University's deep research strengths and top-ranked academic programs in engineering, agriculture, science and technology. PARI works to improve national security, global development, infrastructure solutions and to accelerate critical technologies.

Through applied research and program personnel, state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, PARI significantly enhances Purdue's ability to translate discoveries into innovative solutions and services for mission-oriented government, industry, NGO and foundation partners. PARI is an incubator for advanced development and transition of leading ideas and technology with potential for significant impact through large-scale prototypes, pilots, and startups.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today's toughest challenges. Ranked one of the top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, With a $685+ million research enterprise, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery that drive discoveries and innovative solutions that have a critical impact on the nation and the world.

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Posting Start Date: 6/25/24