Administrative Assistant

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Client Overview:

Our client, a New Jersey-based university, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support their recruitment efforts.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$26/hr

Position Overview:

The Administrative Assistant will support multiple departments within the university and communicate with senior-level executives on a daily basis.

Responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant:

• Create new job postings in the internal system.
• Create and process purchase orders.
• Manage HR-related forms and documentation (e.g., onboarding, personnel actions, compliance paperwork).
• The administrative assistant will also be responsible for general administrative and operational support.

Required Experience/Skills for the Administrative Assistant:

• Experience working in higher education as an Administrative Assistant.
• Experience working in an HR setting (posting jobs, screening resumes, working with Hiring Managers, and scheduling interviews).
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and able to remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• HRIS software experience.
• Microsoft Excel experience.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Administrative Assistant:

• Experience creating and processing purchase orders.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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