Administrative Assistant

Randstad USA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Academic Generalist to support higher education operations in Washington, D.C. This contract role is hybrid (3 days on-campus, 2 days remote) with a 40-hour workweek.

The position emphasizes coordinating course schedules, onboarding faculty, planning campus events, and handling financial/Admin tasks, starting with 2–5 years of relevant experience. The role offers a stable, contract engagement with regular hours (8 AM–5 PM) and a Bachelor's degree requirement.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of administrative experience; higher education or academic administration preferred.
• Assignment duration: 2–3 month contract.
• Schedule: Hybrid structure (3 days on-campus, 40 hours/week) with event flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage course schedules for departments and programs.
• Facilitate hiring, onboarding, and class assignments for faculty and collegian staff.
• Plan and execute logistics for campus events and guest lectures.
• Handle daily financial operations, PO workflows, and expense reimbursements.
• Provide daily administrative support across the academic portfolio.

Skills

Ordering supplies

Vendor management

Event logistics

Administrative duties

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Are you a proactive higher education professional looking to step into a versatile, high-impact administrative role? We are seeking an energetic Academic Generalist to join a dynamic team supporting higher education operations within a premier university environment in Washington, D.C. In this contract position, you will serve as a central operational point of contact, ensuring smooth daily management across department programs, academic scheduling, and faculty services. This hybrid role (3 days on-campus, 2 days remote) offers a 40-hour workweek with flexibility to adjust for special campus events. If you bring 2–5 years of university or administrative experience and thrive in a fast-paced academic setting where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you!

salary: $27 - $28 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Academic & Course Operations: Coordinate and manage course schedules for assigned departments and academic programs, ensuring accurate timing and space allocation.
• Talent Onboarding: Facilitate hiring, onboarding, and class assignment processes for faculty members and collegian employees.
• Campus Event Logistics: Plan, coordinate, and execute logistics for campus events, guest lectures, and departmental programs.
• Financial & Administrative Support: Manage daily financial operations, including processing office supply orders, facilitating vendor purchase order (PO) workflows, and preparing faculty expense reimbursements.
• General Administrative Coverage: Provide comprehensive daily administrative support, handling inquiries and troubleshooting operational needs across the academic portfolio.

Requirements & Schedule

• Experience: 2–5 years of administrative experience; prior background in higher education or academic administration is strongly preferred.
• Assignment Duration: 2–3 month contract.
• Schedule: Hybrid structure (3 days on-campus per week, 40 hours/week) with flexibility to adjust schedule around key events.

Skills

• Ordering Supplies
• Vendor Management
• event logistics
• Administrative Duties

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Entry Level
• 2 years

Education

• Bachelors