Administrative Assistant - Academic & Disability Support

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition grant

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Life insurance

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham) seeks an Administrative Assistant for Academic and Disability Support Services. The role provides advanced secretarial and administrative support to the Director, coordinating daily office activities and maintaining tutoring and accommodation records.

The incumbent will monitor fiscal records, use email, schedule appointments, and help with student surveys while coordinating special projects and academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of specific commercial courses related to general office, secretarial, and administrative skills or demonstrated equivalency through work experience.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in an administrative environment including office oversight responsibilities, and experience with fiscal record keeping; at least one year with persons with disabilities preferred.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Organizational skills to plan work activities, schedules, and resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information under FERPA regulations.
• Willingness to work occasional non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office activities and monitor office policies and procedures.
• Prepare and manage fiscal records and data; use electronic mail and scheduling.
• Maintain tutoring appointment records and student surveys; compile information for research.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned and assist Director with academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Communication

Disability awareness

Data management

Education

Administrative training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham) seeks an Administrative Assistant for Academic and Disability Support Services. The role provides advanced secretarial and administrative support to the Director, coordinating daily office activities and maintaining tutoring and accommodation records.

The incumbent will monitor fiscal records, use email, schedule appointments, and help with student surveys while coordinating special projects and academic accommodations for students with disabilities.