Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant (Onsite, Full-Time)

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst Clerk IV (Administrative Assistant) is responsible for providing administrative support within the College of Education. Under the Assistant Dean of Administration & Operations, you will assist with coordinating department activities, maintaining records, and supporting faculty and students.

This onsite, full-time position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with two years of administrative experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and follow policies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to department Administrators.
• Maintain calendars, databases, procedures, handouts and webpages.
• Assist with data entry and notifications for student forms and grants and awards.
• Plan, arrange and organize department events including venues, catering, and transportation.

Skills

Administrative work

Written communication

Oral communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Independent work

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Travel coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Zoom

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst Clerk IV (Administrative Assistant) is responsible for providing administrative support within the College of Education. Under the Assistant Dean of Administration & Operations, you will assist with coordinating department activities, maintaining records, and supporting faculty and students.

This onsite, full-time position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with a team.