Senior Administrative Assistant: Office & Data Support

Howard University; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA, MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement paths

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an administrative support professional to perform a variety of office duties. You will analyze and respond to administrative matters, screen calls, prepare documents, and coordinate office workflow with supervision.

The role emphasizes professional customer service, confidentiality, and efficient office operations while supporting department staff, faculty, and students. A positive, collaborative environment and opportunities for growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1-3 years of general work experience.
• AA/AS may be substituted for 4 years of required work experience.
• BA/BS may be substituted for up to 4 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors; assist visitors or callers by answering questions or providing information regarding office/department policies or procedures.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, meeting materials, meeting minutes, and other routine business documents.
• Collect, compile, and organize data for reports, projects, and departmental activities.
• Process routine work orders, purchase requests, supply orders, reimbursements, and other administrative transactions.
• Receive, distribute, and track incoming and outgoing correspondence and departmental communications.
• Maintain and reconcile budgets for departmental accounts; monitor expenditures and perform simple analysis of accounts; prepare reports and authorize payments within limits.
• Coordinate workflow of the office; implement procedures; relay direction from supervisor to department.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard University is seeking an administrative support professional to perform a variety of office duties. You will analyze and respond to administrative matters, screen calls, prepare documents, and coordinate office workflow with supervision.

The role emphasizes professional customer service, confidentiality, and efficient office operations while supporting department staff, faculty, and students. A positive, collaborative environment and opportunities for growth are highlighted.