Administrative Assistant

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Admin Assistant Amherst , Massachusetts Temp Per Hour Aug 14, 2026 $ 25.00 - $27.00
Administrative Assistant
Temporary | Approx. 3 Months, Possibly Longer | Potential for Permanent Hire
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | On-Site, Amherst, MA
Pay: $25–$27/hour
Target

Start Date:

September 1

A respected higher education institution is seeking a reliable, professional, and capable Administrative Assistant to support a busy academic office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, student-focused environment and is comfortable managing a variety of administrative responsibilities.

• Managing calendars and scheduling
• Performing data entry and maintaining accurate records
• Sharing reception and front desk responsibilities
• Providing general administrative support to the office
• Following established standard operating procedures and processes
• Interacting professionally with students, faculty, and staff
• Assisting with additional projects and day-to-day office needs as assigned

• Previous administrative support experience required
• Higher education experience desirable
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite required;
  Workday experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to follow procedures, manage multiple priorities, and work independently
• Must be dependable, quick to learn, professional, and comfortable interacting with a diverse campus community

This is a great opportunity for a dependable, capable administrative professional to join a welcoming campus community, contribute to meaningful work, and potentially build a longer-term future with the organization.

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