Faculty/Admin Assistant at Atrium
Princeton, NJ
About the Job
About Atrium:
What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high-performance and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.
Client Overview:
Our client is a prestigious higher education institution located in Princeton, NJ, dedicated to academic excellence and innovative research. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Faculty/Admin Assistant to join their dynamic team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that supports the scholarly and administrative needs of our faculty and students.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$22/hr
Position Overview:
The Faculty/Admin Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to faculty members and contribute to the smooth operation of the academic department. The ideal Faculty/Admin Assistant candidate will have prior experience in higher education administration, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Responsibilities of the Faculty/Admin Assistant:
- Provide administrative support to faculty members, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of academic materials, including syllabi, course handouts, and examination materials
- Maintain accurate records and files related to faculty activities, student information, and departmental operations
- Coordinate travel arrangements and process travel reimbursements for faculty members
- Assist in organizing departmental events, such as seminars, conferences, and workshops
- Serve as a liaison between faculty, students, and other administrative departments
- Support faculty in the submission of grant proposals and research documentation
- Manage office supplies and ensure that the department’s administrative needs are met
- Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair or faculty members
Qualifications for the Faculty/Admin Assistant:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of administrative experience in a higher education setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree is preferred
Benefits:
- Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility. (Including healthcare plans, discount programs and paid time off)
As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
