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The Nagler Group

Administrative Assistant

Pay: $25–$28/hr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Amherst, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.

$48,670 / year median in Massachusetts

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Administrative Assistant (Contract, 2-3 months)

Pay:

$25-$28/hour

DOE Location:

Fully Onsite, Amherst, MA A respected academic organization is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support one of their leadership teams on a full-time, contract basis to provide high-level administrative and coordination support, with responsibilities including: Managing and overseeing complex calendars for senior leadership Coordinating and scheduling high-impact meetings and cross-functional forums Developing meeting agendas and ensuring effective meeting coordination Supporting workflows and processes across multiple systems and departments Assisting with procurement activities and related administrative processes Coordinating event planning and logistics Handling sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion Providing general administrative support as needed

Requirements:

Previous senior level administrative support experience (calendaring is a must!) Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong attention to detail and follow-through Proficiency with Microsoft Office Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across teams Professional communication skills and a high level of confidentiality Higher ed experience strongly preferred If you're an organized, detail-oriented administrative professional looking for an opportunity to support leadership in a collaborative higher education environment, we'd love to hear from you! #TNG123