Academic Department Administrative Coordinator (Part-Time)

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire is seeking an Administrative Assistant III for Paul College in Durham. This part-time, non-benefited role supports academic departments with day-to-day operations, scheduling, travel, purchasing, and event coordination.

Work closely with faculty and staff, maintain confidential records per FERPA, and help with exams, recruitment, and communications. Schedule is 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. weekdays with some flexibility during breaks and events.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible administrative or office support experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms (Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for internal/external inquiries and coordinate program details.
• Create written correspondence and manage department meeting schedules.
• Coordinate events, venues, telecommunication needs, and minutes.
• Support recruitment and faculty scheduling; assist with travel and exams as needed.
• Maintain confidential information in compliance with FERPA and university policies.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Discretion

Problem-solving

Customer-service

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Workday ERP platform

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire is seeking an Administrative Assistant III for Paul College in Durham. This part-time, non-benefited role supports academic departments with day-to-day operations, scheduling, travel, purchasing, and event coordination.

Work closely with faculty and staff, maintain confidential records per FERPA, and help with exams, recruitment, and communications. Schedule is 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. weekdays with some flexibility during breaks and events.