Office & Operations Coordinator

Howard University; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO & Holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an administrative professional to perform a variety of office management and clerical duties within the Talent Acquisition department. The role supports department operations, streamlines workflows, and ensures a professional, well-organized environment.

The position emphasizes independent work, confidentiality, and effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and external contacts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of general work experience.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Control the workflow of the office and coordinate administrative procedures.
• Enter requisitions and financial documents.
• Utilize university software and databases for duties.
• Manage schedules and coordinate meetings and events.
• Provide information to inquiries and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean, professional work environment.
• Coordinate logistics for department events, travel, lodging, and visitors.
• Obtain bids and quotes from vendors and monitor supplies.
• Create and manage office filing systems.
• Receive, open, and screen mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Howard University is seeking an administrative professional to perform a variety of office management and clerical duties within the Talent Acquisition department. The role supports department operations, streamlines workflows, and ensures a professional, well-organized environment.

The position emphasizes independent work, confidentiality, and effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and external contacts.