administrative assistant.

Are you a proactive higher education professional looking to step into a versatile, high-impact administrative role? We are seeking an energetic Academic Generalist to join a dynamic team supporting higher education operations within a premier university environment in Washington, D.C. In this contract position, you will serve as a central operational point of contact, ensuring smooth daily management across department programs, academic scheduling, and faculty services. This hybrid role (3 days on-campus, 2 days remote) offers a 40-hour workweek with flexibility to adjust for special campus events. If you bring 2–5 years of university or administrative experience and thrive in a fast-paced academic setting where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you!

salary: $27 - $28 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Academic & Course Operations: Coordinate and manage course schedules for assigned departments and academic programs, ensuring accurate timing and space allocation.
  
  
• Talent Onboarding: Facilitate hiring, onboarding, and class assignment processes for faculty members and collegian employees.
  
  
• Campus Event Logistics: Plan, coordinate, and execute logistics for campus events, guest lectures, and departmental programs.
  
  
• Financial & Administrative Support: Manage daily financial operations, including processing office supply orders, facilitating vendor purchase order (PO) workflows, and preparing faculty expense reimbursements.
  
  
• General Administrative Coverage: Provide comprehensive daily administrative support, handling inquiries and troubleshooting operational needs across the academic portfolio.
  
  

Requirements & Schedule

• Experience: 2–5 years of administrative experience; prior background in higher education or academic administration is strongly preferred.
  
  
• Assignment Duration: 2–3 month contract.
  
  
• Schedule: Hybrid structure (3 days on-campus per week, 40 hours/week) with flexibility to adjust schedule around key events.
  
  

Skills

Ordering Supplies

Vendor Management

event logistics

Administrative Duties

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.