Administrative Assistant II - Office & Programs Support (Flexible)

Howard University; Washington; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University’s Talent Acquisition department supports the College of Pharmacy’s Dean’s office and International Programs by providing professional clerical and administrative support. The role involves handling inquiries, coordinating vendors, and managing calendars and documents to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 4–6 years of general work experience; Workday experience is desirable and helpful for day-to-day tasks and international projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 4-6 years of general work experience.
• AA/AS may be substituted for 2 years of required work experience; BA/BS may substitute for up to 4 years.
• Experience with Workday is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information in response to inquiries in person, via Teams and email.
• Maintain contacts with internal and external vendors, consultants and the public.
• Create and submit requisitions for goods and services.
• Maintain room reservations calendar and assist with event setup for the College of Pharmacy.
• Staff receptionist’s desk and manage visitor flows.
• Assemble, distribute or mail applications and information requested by visitors, applicants or the public.
• Prepare, submit and track documentation related to international programs.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Office procedures

Communication skills

Team relations

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA/AS substituted for 2 years

BA/BS substituted for up to 4 years

Tools

Workday

Job description

Howard University’s Talent Acquisition department supports the College of Pharmacy’s Dean’s office and International Programs by providing professional clerical and administrative support. The role involves handling inquiries, coordinating vendors, and managing calendars and documents to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 4–6 years of general work experience; Workday experience is desirable and helpful for day-to-day tasks and international projects.