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Robert Half
Administrative Assistant
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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.
$44,772 / year median in Pennsylvania
-20% projected decline
Job Description
Robert Half is partnering with a respected Higher Education institution in Glenside, PA to identify an Administrative Assistant for Student Health Services. This position serves as a key point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting the daily administrative operations of a busy student-centered office. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service are essential. Responsibilities Coordinate daily administrative activities for Student Health Services to ensure smooth and efficient office operations.
Serve as the first point of contact by welcoming visitors, answering incoming calls, and responding to inquiries professionally and courteously.
Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for office operations and student services.
Perform accurate data entry and maintain administrative records while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
Prepare, organize, and distribute correspondence, forms, reports, and other office documentation.
Support reception functions by directing inquiries and routing requests to appropriate staff members.
Assist with administrative problem-solving and follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely resolution.
Maintain organized records and office systems to support departmental efficiency.
Provide exceptional customer service to students, families, faculty, and staff.
- Prior experience in an administrative assistant, receptionist, or general office support role.
- Strong ability to answer inbound calls and communicate clearly with a diverse student-facing population.
- Proficiency in data entry with close attention to accuracy, organization, and detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential records and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Detail-oriented demeanor and customer-service mindset in a busy administrative office environment.