Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant
Temporary Assignment | 4–6 Months | Full-Time
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Pay rate: $23-$26/hour DOE
Fully Onsite: Amherst Area

We are seeking a dependable, customer-focused Administrative Assistant for a temporary, full-time opportunity supporting an academic office. This position is ideal for an organized professional who enjoys working with students, faculty, and staff, providing front-office support, and helping ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary receptionist and first point of contact, responding to in-person, phone, and email inquiries and directing individuals to the appropriate resources.
• Provide information regarding programs, services, opportunities, and office procedures.
• Oversee student office assistants, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and addressing questions or concerns.
• Coordinate classroom and meeting room reservations, monitor room assignments, and maintain office spaces used for classes and events.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of events, conferences, and meetings, including space reservations, guest speaker arrangements, catering, and purchasing.
• Provide administrative support to office leadership, including senior-level administrators, as needed.
• Perform general office duties, including data entry, filing, copying, mailings, recordkeeping, and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Previous administrative or office support experience.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with Microsoft Teams is a plus.
• Experience with scheduling, room reservation, or student information systems is beneficial.

This is a great opportunity for an organized, service-oriented professional who enjoys a dynamic campus environment and can provide reliable administrative support during evening hours. Interested or want to learn more? Reach out or apply today!

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