Administrative Assistant I — Office Support & Growth

The Howard University; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Vibrant culture

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an administrative professional to support a busy office within the Talent Acquisition team. The role emphasizes strong customer service, confidentiality, and adherence to university policies while delivering efficient administrative assistance.

Join a workplace that values well-being, professional growth, and a collaborative environment. The position offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required and 2 years of administrative, clerical, customer service, or related work experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and standard office technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and customer service support in person, by telephone, email, and other electronic communication methods.
• Respond to routine inquiries and refer complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate individual.
• Review records, forms, reports, and related documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.
• Maintain electronic and paper files, records, databases, and departmental documentation.
• Utilize university systems and standard office software applications to support departmental operations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate calendars, schedule appointments, and assist with meeting planning and logistics.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, meeting materials, and other routine business documents.
• Support departmental events, programs, and special projects.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard University is seeking an administrative professional to support a busy office within the Talent Acquisition team. The role emphasizes strong customer service, confidentiality, and adherence to university policies while delivering efficient administrative assistance.

Join a workplace that values well-being, professional growth, and a collaborative environment. The position offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement