About this opportunity
Robert Half lists this Administrative Assistant opportunity in new brunswick, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Administrative AssistantWe are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level operational and personnel support within the Dean's Office. This long-term contract position is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to contribute to faculty support, employee onboarding, reporting, and day-to-day administrative coordination in a fast-paced academic setting. The role requires sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to handle confidential information while supporting both human resources and business office activities.Responsibilities:• Manage a range of personnel activities, including new employee setup, reappointments, separations, leave processing, and graduate or teaching assistant administrative actions.• Coordinate the preparation, organization, and tracking of faculty review materials related to appointments, renewals, and advancement considerations.• Produce and maintain personnel and administrative reports for leadership, Faculty Affairs, and other university departments as needed.• Arrange meetings and logistical details for faculty review processes, while ensuring documentation is complete and submitted on schedule.• Support onboarding tasks for incoming staff members, including employment documentation and identity verification requirements.• Draft and process employment-related correspondence, such as offer documentation and other confidential records tied to personnel actions.• Assist with financial and operational workflows by supporting payroll, budgeting, purchasing, deposits, disbursements, and related administrative transactions.• Use university systems and office tools to enter data, maintain records, review charging details, and help process salary or account updates accurately.• Contribute to facilities and inventory coordination by helping manage space records, annual equipment audits, surplus activities, and maintenance-related requests.• Provide front-office and administrative support through data entry, report preparation, inbound call handling, and guidance on internal policies and procedures.
Worksite address
new brunswick, NJ, 08901, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.