Administrative Assistant I — Flexible Hours & Growth

Howard University; Washington; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an administrative assistant to provide frontline support across office functions in Washington. The role demands professionalism, confidentiality, and a service-oriented mindset to assist students, staff, and visitors.

You will handle calendars, meetings, documents, and routine transactions using standard university systems and Office applications, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required and 2 years of administrative, clerical, customer service, or related work experience.
• Vocational, technical, or post-secondary education beyond high school may be substituted for a portion of the required work experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and standard office technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin and customer service support in person, by phone, email, and other electronic methods.
• Answer routine inquiries and refer complex matters to the appropriate person.
• Review records and forms for completeness and accuracy against procedures.
• Maintain electronic and paper files, records, and departmental documentation.
• Coordinate calendars and schedule appointments; assist with meetings.
• Prepare routine documents and reports including correspondence and spreadsheets.
• Process routine work orders, purchase requests, reimbursements, and other transactions.
• Assist visitors and students by providing information and directing to resources.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Confidentiality

Independent Work

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Howard University is seeking an administrative assistant to provide frontline support across office functions in Washington. The role demands professionalism, confidentiality, and a service-oriented mindset to assist students, staff, and visitors.

You will handle calendars, meetings, documents, and routine transactions using standard university systems and Office applications, with opportunities for growth and professional development.