Temporary Administrative Assistant

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New York, NY, is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support their Academic Advisement Center. This role requires a professional with 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably in an educational environment. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, serving as the first point of contact, and supporting scheduling and reporting tasks. The position runs for approximately 3 months with a pay rate of $28-30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an educational or a similar student-facing environment.
• Ability to manage a steady flow of visitors while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
• Proficient with scheduling and organizational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Open the office promptly each morning.
• Serve as the first point of contact for students and families.
• Coordinate meetings and assist with scheduling.
• Track data and prepare documentation.
• Support ongoing projects and administrative tasks.

Skills

Administrative professional with 3+ years of experience

Friendly and dependable

Tech savvy and quick learner

Job description

Our client is a well-known and modern educational institution in NYC. They are seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support the Academic Advisement Center team for approximately 3 months. The position is fully on site in Midtown Manhattan.

Who You Are

• Administrative professional with 3+ years of experience, ideally within education or a similar student-facing environment
• Friendly, dependable, punctual, and proactive
• Tech savvy and quick to pick up new systems and processes

What You’ll Do

• Open the office promptly each morning and ensure readiness for daily operations
• Serve as the first point of contact for students and families
• Manage a steady flow of visitors while maintaining a welcoming and professional atmosphere
• Coordinate meetings and assist with scheduling across multiple calendars
• Track data, prepare documentation, and support reporting needs
• Collaborate closely with academic advisors and internal team members
• Provide support for ongoing projects and general administrative tasks

What Success Looks Like

• Students and parents receive timely, accurate, and friendly assistance
• Office operations run smoothly with minimal disruption during peak periods
• Scheduling and reporting tasks are completed accurately and on time
• Team members feel supported and informed through clear communication and collaboration

Pay Rate: $28-30 per hour, based on experience

Time Commitment: Temporary, 35 hours per week, for approximately 3 months

Location: New York, NY – Fully on site

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.