Provost Office: Administrative & Projects Coordinator

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst—Administrative Operations & Project Coordinator (Administrative Secretary I) in the Provost's Office—coordinates daily operations and cross-functional projects, serving as a central resource for faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external partners in a high-volume environment.

The role supports training for department administrators, travel and purchasing tasks, onboarding, payroll administration, and handling confidential records with discretion while upholding

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with three years of relevant experience.
• Or, an Associate's degree or higher and one year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize work, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, identify and resolve problems, and complete work accurately with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of constituents and ensure collaboration across administrative units.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the Administration & Finance Business Center.
• Provide backup and overflow support to the Provost's Office support staff as needed.
• Coordinate program and project administration across Academic Affairs.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UMass Amherst—Administrative Operations & Project Coordinator (Administrative Secretary I) in the Provost's Office—coordinates daily operations and cross-functional projects, serving as a central resource for faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external partners in a high-volume environment.

The role supports training for department administrators, travel and purchasing tasks, onboarding, payroll administration, and handling confidential records with discretion while upholding