Full-Time Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition grant

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs to support entry-level programs, assist with academic advisement and course registration, and help ensure compliance with university policies within CoNAH.

The role also provides varied administrative support to the Dean and CoNAH leadership, requires confidentiality, strong communication, and professional telephone manners; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum two years administrative experience, preferably in academia.
• Office management experience required; certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral English communication.
• Proficient with databases, spreadsheets, word processing, internet and email.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Well organized, independent and collaborative.
• Background check required; must produce Social Security Card.

Responsibilities

• Support entry-level programs and advise on registration processes within CoNAH.
• Provide diversified administrative support to the Dean and leadership.

Skills

Administrative experience

Office management

Communication skills

English proficiency

MS Office and databases

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Database management software

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email and Internet

Job description

Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs to support entry-level programs, assist with academic advisement and course registration, and help ensure compliance with university policies within CoNAH.

The role also provides varied administrative support to the Dean and CoNAH leadership, requires confidentiality, strong communication, and professional telephone manners; background checks are required.