Job Description

Our client, a well-known Higher Education Institution, is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to manage and support the front office of a large department onsite. This position is temporary for 2-3 months with the potential for extension and starts immediately.

Compensation: $22-24 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5pm

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the face of the department to visitors, vendors, and building management
• Assist with planning, coordination and execution for undergraduate program events
• Maintain department contact lists, office schedules, databases, and website updates
• Written skills including drafting emails, taking meeting notes, and otherwise assisting with communications.
• Provide hands on assistance to all department-related activities including student organizations, award administration, course feedback, and communications
• Provide general administrative support to department faculty and administrators as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional Administrative experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently to manage responsibilities
• Strong technical skills including experience with PC computers, databases, and Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel)
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Zoom applications is a plus
• Previous Higher Education experience a plus
• Previous events experience is a plus

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