Temporary Administrative Assistant

To Apply for this Job Click Here Our client, a prestigious higher education institution, is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to join their team onsite in Cambridge, MA. This opportunity offers $25.50/hour, follows a Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule (37.5 hours per week), and is expected to last 3+ months with potential for permanent hire. This position supports a busy academic department through a combination of administrative coordination, data management, reporting, course administration, and technology support. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented administrative professional with strong technical aptitude, database experience, and an interest in supporting students and faculty in an academic environment. Key Responsibilities Compile, analyze, and maintain data related to courses, students, alumni, grants, and departmental programs while preparing reports as needed. Support course scheduling, course bulletin updates, course evaluations, and academic program administration. Maintain databases containing student, alumni, registration, and departmental information. Assist with graduate admissions, recruitment initiatives, and student-facing administrative processes. Update and maintain departmental website content and online resources. Serve as a technology support resource and liaison for departmental computing and system-related needs. Coordinate events, special projects, and general office operations while providing administrative support to faculty, staff, and students. Candidate Qualifications 3+ years of administrative experience required; prior experience in a higher education or academic environment preferred. Strong technical aptitude with experience managing databases, reports, and large volumes of information. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with FileMaker Pro is highly desirable. Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality. Experience with web publishing tools, website maintenance, or related technologies is a plus. Bachelor’s degree and prior university experience preferred. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration. A1474895CC_1790950863 To Apply for this Job Click Here