Part-Time Administrative Specialist, School of Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition grant

PTO

403(b) plan contributions (employer)

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks an Administrative Assistant for the School of Education at the Metropolitan (Teaneck) campus. This part-time role supports the Office of the Director, Program Directors, and SOE faculty with diverse administrative tasks and data management across NJ and international campuses.

The role involves scheduling, records management, purchasing, and reporting, with emphasis on strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems.

Qualifications

• 1. High School degree or GED required. College credits preferred.
• 2. A minimum of 3 years administrative work experience required, preferably in a multi-faceted, fast-paced work environment, including office oversight responsibilities, and interfacing with multiple organizational units.
• 3. Experience and a high level of proficiency related to the use of diverse technologies, data processing, data analysis, and reporting; and applications to tasks using word processing, database, spreadsheets, graphics, on-line services, and social media platforms, etc.
• 4. Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and custom database systems, with specific expertise in executing complex workflows like mail merges. Demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and report data, alongside a proven track record of quickly mastering new technologies.
• 5. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills.
• 6. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for scheduling; student and faculty records; advisement scheduling; purchasing; and data management and reporting.
• Support faculty and program administration for graduate programs and online initiatives across NJ and international campuses.
• Coordinate with multiple units to manage course scheduling, ordering supplies, and processing data-related tasks.

Education

High School diploma or GED

College credits preferred

Job description

Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks an Administrative Assistant for the School of Education at the Metropolitan (Teaneck) campus. This part-time role supports the Office of the Director, Program Directors, and SOE faculty with diverse administrative tasks and data management across NJ and international campuses.

The role involves scheduling, records management, purchasing, and reporting, with emphasis on strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems.