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Purdue University is hiring a Purdue International Scholar Assistance (PISA) Specialist to support international faculty, staff, postdocs, and scholars through clerical and administrative tasks. The role involves coordinating data and document management, maintaining compliance with policies, and providing effective communication and customer service to various campus units and partners.

Highlights

Coordinate support services for international scholars and faculty across campus units.
Manage data entry, document gathering, deadline monitoring, and follow-up tasks.
Ensure compliance with federal and university regulations and Purdue policies.
Conduct outreach and maintain communication with non-U.S. persons and administrative offices.
Require proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel (including reports), Outlook, and Windows.
Must have at least a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of clerical or administrative experience.
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills are essential.
Experience in high-volume, complex data entry and customer service is necessary.
Preferred skills include familiarity with SharePoint, Adobe DC, and Cascade.
Position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime) and requires a background check; Purdue does not sponsor work authorization for this role.

Purdue International Scholar Assistance Specialist Full Description

Job Summary

The Purdue International Scholar Assistance (PISA) Specialist is a member of the International Scholar Services team, which supports international faculty, staff, postdocs and scholars on our campuses (not students!). The position contributes to the centralized coordination of clerical and administrative support for services by

Working collaboratively with assigned “customers” (academic and other business units), as well as with partner and stakeholder offices campus-wide
Supporting and promoting department-level compliance with Purdue policies and procedures
Engaging in outreach with campus partners, stakeholders, and our customers
Seeking out opportunities to provide welcoming support for our sponsored population.

The position ensures compliance with federal and university policies while providing excellent customer service to the areas being supported. The primary responsibilities of this position are data and document gathering, data entry, and data follow-up, as well as monitoring and managing deadlines. You will engage in prompt and meaningful communications with non-U.S. persons, faculty, business offices and other administrative units, while providing instruction or responding to questions. You will be alert to changes in plans or priorities in pursuing proactive customer service of the highest quality.

This role is hybrid: some remote work is permitted, but both in-office and campus presence are essential.

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma/GED
3 years of experience involving clerical or administrative support
For full consideration, please upload a cover letter
High-volume and complex data entry
High-quality customer service in extremely fast-paced, high-volume environment
Analytical ability under pressure and time constraints to meet deadlines
Proven adaptability to changing circumstances and shifting priorities
Strong organizational and time/project management skills
Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions
File management and record keeping
Excellent verbal, written communication skills
Microsoft Word; Excel, including Excel reports; Outlook; Windows

Nice to Have:

Purdue University experience
SharePoint, Adobe DC, Cascade

What We'd Like You to Know:

Purdue will not sponsor work authorization for this position.
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S035
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Job Code #20002463
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

*Effective August 1, Purdue implemented a new background screen policy: any internal transfer will receive a new background screen if one has not been run within the last year.

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Working collaboratively with assigned “customers” (academic and other business units), as well as with partner and stakeholder offices campus-wide
Supporting and promoting department-level compliance with Purdue policies and procedures
Engaging in outreach with campus partners, stakeholders, and our customers
Seeking out opportunities to provide welcoming support for our sponsored population.

This role is hybrid: some remote work is permitted, but both in-office and campus presence are essential.

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma/GED
3 years of experience involving clerical or administrative support
For full consideration, please upload a cover letter
High-volume and complex data entry
High-quality customer service in extremely fast-paced, high-volume environment
Analytical ability under pressure and time constraints to meet deadlines
Proven adaptability to changing circumstances and shifting priorities
Strong organizational and time/project management skills
Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions
File management and record keeping
Excellent verbal, written communication skills
Microsoft Word; Excel, including Excel reports; Outlook; Windows

Nice to Have:

Purdue University experience
SharePoint, Adobe DC, Cascade

What We'd Like You to Know:

Purdue will not sponsor work authorization for this position.
A background check is required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

*Effective August 1, Purdue implemented a new background screen policy: any internal transfer will receive a new background screen if one has not been run within the last year.

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

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Purdue International Scholar Assistance Specialist Full Description

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