Administrative Assistant – Academic Programs & Coordination

Soni Resources Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Soni Resources Group in New York, NY seeks an Administrative Assistant to support a client, providing administrative and operational support to academic programs, faculty, and departmental leadership.

The role covers scheduling, student inquiries, event coordination, financial processing, and general office administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of administrative or office support experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Accurate typing skills (55+ words per minute).
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Program Director, faculty, adjuncts, instructors, and leadership.
• Coordinate course schedules, classroom assignments, meetings, and appointments.
• Process reimbursements, invoices, program payments, and other transactions.
• Maintain departmental records, files, and academic documentation.
• Prepare, distribute, and manage program, course, and departmental materials.
• Serve as a primary contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Manage office operations, supplies, mail, and maintenance requests.
• Support departmental technology resources and media lab operations as needed.
• Assist with departmental events and orientations.
• Conduct basic research, prepare correspondence, and complete special projects.

Skills

Administrative support

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Typing 55 wpm

Proofreading & editing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Soni Resources Group in New York, NY seeks an Administrative Assistant to support a client, providing administrative and operational support to academic programs, faculty, and departmental leadership.

The role covers scheduling, student inquiries, event coordination, financial processing, and general office administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic environment.