Higher Education Administrative Assistant: Scheduling & Payroll

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Farrington College of Education & Human Development to support students, faculty and staff.

You will coordinate course scheduling, manage calendars, handle budgets and purchasing, and assist with payroll and onboarding. We value initiative, strong communication and proficient MS Office skills to keep the department running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills and the ability to work independently with initiative.
• Must be energetic and have professional manners to present a positive impression to people outside and within the University.
• Must have strong organizational skills and solid computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point, Excel and the Internet.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate course scheduling, instructor assignments, meetings, calendars, and student records.
• Maintain professional communication within the college and across departments.
• Support office coverage and direct visitors to the appropriate contacts.
• Assist with faculty searches and onboarding procedures.
• Maintain department budgets and purchasing; process payroll.
• Provide support to faculty and staff; participate in meetings and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Professional communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Farrington College of Education & Human Development to support students, faculty and staff.

You will coordinate course scheduling, manage calendars, handle budgets and purchasing, and assist with payroll and onboarding. We value initiative, strong communication and proficient MS Office skills to keep the department running smoothly.