Administrative Assistant
Temporary | Approx. 3 Months, Possibly Longer | Potential for Permanent Hire
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | On-Site, Amherst, MA
Pay: $25–$27/hour
Target Start Date: September 1
A respected higher education institution is seeking a reliable, professional, and capable
Administrative Assistant to support a busy academic office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, student-focused environment and is comfortable managing a variety of administrative responsibilities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Managing calendars and scheduling
- Performing data entry and maintaining accurate records
- Sharing reception and front desk responsibilities
- Providing general administrative support to the office
- Following established standard operating procedures and processes
- Interacting professionally with students, faculty, and staff
- Assisting with additional projects and day-to-day office needs as assigned
Qualifications:
- Previous administrative support experience required
- Higher education experience desirable
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
- Proficiency with Google Suite required; Workday experience is a plus but not required
- Ability to follow procedures, manage multiple priorities, and work independently
- Must be dependable, quick to learn, professional, and comfortable interacting with a diverse campus community
This is a great opportunity for a dependable, capable administrative professional to join a welcoming campus community, contribute to meaningful work, and potentially build a longer-term future with the organization.
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