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Our client, a higher education institution in Wellesley, is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and operational support. This is a 100% onsite opportunity offering 35 hours per week, with an anticipated duration of at least 3 weeks and potential for extension based on business needs. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented administrative professional who enjoys supporting a fast-paced office, interacting with a variety of stakeholders, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, phone calls, and email inquiries, providing exceptional customer service and support to students, faculty, staff, employers, and guests.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support, including scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, filing, records management, data entry, and office operations.
- Manage departmental communications, calendars, databases, and electronic filing systems while maintaining accuracy, organization, and confidentiality.
- Coordinate meetings, events, travel arrangements, and special projects, ensuring all logistics are planned and executed efficiently.
- Assist with budget tracking, student employee support, office administration, and other operational initiatives in a collaborative team environment.
Candidate Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- 2+ years of administrative support or related experience.
- Strong customer service skills with a professional and positive demeanor.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong proofreading and editing abilities.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.
- Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Experience supporting diverse populations and working collaboratively across teams.
- Basic supervisory experience and prior experience within a higher education environment are preferred.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
- Occasional off-hours work may be required to support events and departmental initiatives.
Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.
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