What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Administrative Assistant position at Actalent?
Overview:
We are currently hiring for an Administrative Assistant with experience working in a higher education environment.
Description:
- Provide administrative support to Academic Staff related to areas including but not limited to apprenticeship processing, Director’s schedule management, adjunct onboarding, instructional resource coordinator, and external compliance support.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- 4 years of relevant experience supporting academic environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, planning and scheduling experience, and knowledge and work in higher education environment.
- Customer service oriented, prioritization of work in a fast paced environment, and attention to detail.
Additional Information:
- Pay Rate: $20-$25/hr.
- Benefits offered.
- First shift, Monday-Friday.
- Long term contract.
- 1 step interview process.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $20 - $25