Administrative Assistant, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Job No: 503424

Work Type: Staff, Part-Time

Location: Georgetown, DE

Categories: Part Time, Administrative Support

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Estimated Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday – Approximate Hours 25-30 per week

Campus/

Location:

Carvel Research and Education Center – Georgetown DE

Position Summary:

The Administrative Assistant provides clerical and organizational support to ensure efficient daily operations. This position serves as a primary point of contact for staff, faculty, students, and visitors, and is responsible for handling a variety of administrative tasks with professionalism and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general office support including answering phones, responding to emails, and greeting visitors.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and events.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Maintain files, records, and databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with purchasing, travel arrangements, and processing expense reports.
• Monitor office supplies and place orders as needed.
• Support faculty, staff, and students with administrative needs and special projects.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or office administration training preferred.
• Prior administrative or office support experience, preferably in a university or similar environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to providing excellent customer service.

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