Administrative Assistant
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily operations for a university environment in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This contract position with potential for a permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping an office organized, assisting faculty and staff, and ensuring administrative processes run smoothly. The role offers a blend of front-office coordination, event support, and operational follow-through in a collaborative academic setting. This role is 100% onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm. Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day administrative activities to keep the office running efficiently and professionally.
- Order and monitor office supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support departmental needs.
- Provide oversight and guidance to student workers, helping assign tasks and monitor completion of routine duties.
- Assist faculty with technology and media-related requests by coordinating support for rooms, audiovisual needs, help desk questions, and facility-related concerns.
- Maintain and organize syllabus records and departmental documentation with accuracy and consistency.
- Support scheduled events by confirming logistics, verifying arrangements, and ensuring details are in place ahead of time.
- Coordinate smaller meetings or events as needed, including communication, scheduling, and preparation of materials.
- Track projects and administrative follow-up items to help ensure deadlines and priorities remain on schedule.
- Answer inbound calls and respond to general inquiries in a courteous and service-focused manner.
- Perform data entry and other clerical tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle data entry and routine clerical work with strong accuracy and organization.
- Experience managing office supply purchasing or inventory replenishment.
- Comfortable working with student employees and supporting a team-oriented office environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to assist faculty, staff, and visitors professionally.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, track progress, and follow through on assignments independently.
- Proficiency with standard office technology and willingness to assist with basic media or technology coordination. TalentMatch®