Administrative Assistant

Introduction

Orchestrate Consulting Group helps job seekers access curated opportunities that match their career goals. This role is for an Administrative Assistant supporting one of the top-tier higher education institutions.

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

This position offers a minimum starting pay rate of $25.00 per hour (actual pay based on experience and qualifications), generous vacation, holidays, paid time off, competitive insurance and savings options, retirement benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely one day per week after training, while supporting the academic community.

Job Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact, routing inquiries and complex requests.
• Maintain electronic and physical records in compliance with policy.
• Process student appointments and assist with onboarding activities.
• Schedule meeting logistics, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Initiate and assist with departmental financial transactions.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative support experience with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and conferencing tools (Zoom, WebEx, Teams).
• Experience managing operational details including scheduling and meeting arrangements.
• High School Diploma preferred as a minimum.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while multitasking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education administrative role.
• Familiarity with financial processes, expense reimbursements and purchasing cards.
• Experience with human resource systems.

Key skills/competency

• Administrative Support
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Record Keeping
• Scheduling
• Financial Transactions
• Microsoft Office
• Conferencing Software
• Attention to Detail
• Higher Education