Administrative Assistant
Location
Newark, NJ
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
May 19, 2026
Description We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the Office of Academic Advising in Newark, New Jersey within a higher education environment. This Long-term Contract position will play an important part in keeping advising services organized, responsive, and student-centered while providing part-time operational support. The role is ideal for someone who can quickly learn institutional processes, manage administrative priorities with minimal direction, and contribute to efficient office operations.
Responsibilities:
• Support daily academic advising operations by responding to student questions, coordinating routine service requests, and helping maintain a consistent level of support.
• Manage administrative activities related to registration, student records, and advising follow-up to keep workflows accurate and timely.
• Provide dependable office coverage that allows key internal staff to focus on project-related planning and consultation activi...
Responsibilities:
• Support daily academic advising operations by responding to student questions, coordinating routine service requests, and helping maintain a consistent level of support.
• Manage administrative activities related to registration, student records, and advising follow-up to keep workflows accurate and timely.
• Provide dependable office coverage that allows key internal staff to focus on project-related planning and consultation activi...