Academic Administrative Assistant

A respected university is seeking an Academic Administrative Assistant to support its Graduate School of Nursing in Worcester.
This temporary/contract opportunity offers $20 per hour and is ideal for an organized professional who enjoys supporting students, faculty, and academic programs. 

Schedule

• Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Become part of a welcoming, collaborative academic environment
• Support meaningful programs that prepare future healthcare professionals
• Work with industry-standard tools including Microsoft 365, Teams, Zoom, Excel, and XAT
• Expand your administrative, event coordination, and project management experience
• Receive hands-on training and ongoing support from an experienced team

What You'll Do

• Respond to student emails and provide administrative support for clinical programs
• Coordinate logistics for residency programs, award ceremonies, and other academic events
• Prepare reports, meeting agendas, correspondence, and meeting minutes
• Create purchase orders and assist with invoice processing
• Support clinical placement onboarding and monitor compliance documentation
• Maintain organized records to meet accreditation and program requirements
• Partner with faculty, staff, and external organizations to ensure efficient program operations

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
• At least 3 years of administrative support experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
• Comfortable learning new systems, including the XAT clinical management platform
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Friendly, professional, and team-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellent service
• Should be open to working a temporary/contract role