Administrative Assistant TEMP

Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
<p style="text-align:left"><b>Why join UMass Global?</b></p><p style="text-align:left">Competitive compensation and benefits promote your health and well-being. UMass Globa embraces inclusion, promotes corporate responsibility, and applies sustainable practices on the job and in the office.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Exceptional Benefits</b></p><p style="text-align:left">At the University of Massachusetts Global, we value the personal health and financial well-being of our employees. Our affordable and flexible benefits packages truly encompass our mission and values by giving our employees peace of mind to allow them to focus on their professional development and other important aspects in their lives. Our benefits include:</p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WAH1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Assistance Program (EAP)</p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WAH1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wellness</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Programs (Physical and Mental Health Challenges, Campus Events)</p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WAH1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robust</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> and comprehensive Retirement Plan (Basic, Supplemental, Roth options)</p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WAH1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Professional</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> development through online learning and training tools</p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WAH1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Service/Recognition</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> awards</p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WAH1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paid</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> time off</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative support to the School of Education, including data entry, maintaining spreadsheets, gathering information, and assisting with reports. Also supports social media management and helps create basic digital content such as graphics, newsletters, and website update​.<br><br>This opportunity is a temporary position.<br>This position is Part-time Monday -Friday with an average of 20 hours a week. <br>Hours can be semi-flexible.<br><br>Remote from Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.<br><br><br>NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, work hours are based on Pacific Time (PST).<br><br>The hiring range for this position is $17.00 - $21.50 per hour. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: geographical location, knowledge, skills, years &amp; depth of experience, and equity with internal team members.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><div><p><b><span>TYPE OF <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">SUPERVISION:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Receive</span><span> </span></span><span><span>close supervision</span></span><span><span> </span><span>from </span></span><span><span>​</span><span><span>Director, Clinical Services</span></span><span>​</span></span><span><span>.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b>​</b><span><b>​</b><b><span>Close Supervision </span></b><span><span>— </span><span>indicates</span><span> that the incumbent is assigned duties according </span><span>to specific procedures. Work is </span><span>checked </span><span>frequently</span><span>, and in addition there may be formal training.</span></span><span>​</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span>POSITION DUTIES AND <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><div><div></div><div><div><p><b><span>ESSENTIAL <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">FUNCTIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Percentage</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provides assistance for</span><span> department programs, processes, and functions</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Performs</span><span> data entry, information gathering, and </span><span>maintai</span><span>ns</span><span> spreadsheets or databases from various systems (e.g., student information systems, placement platforms)</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>C</span><span>ompile</span><span>s</span><span> simple reports and data summaries to inform program planning and decision-making</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Assists</span><span> in preparing digital materials such as presentations, newsletters, website updates, or basic social media content</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Coordinates </span><span>content scheduling and updates across digital platforms to promote department activities and communications</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><span><span>9</span><span>5</span></span><span><span>​</span><span><span>%</span></span><span>​</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform other duties, as assigned</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><span><span>5</span><span>%</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>TOTAL</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>100%</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, </span><span>CERTIFICATION</span><span> AND/OR LICENSES:</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>At least 2 years of administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and work experience.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or other data management platforms to organize and summarize information.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with </span><span>maintaining</span><span> or contributing to organizational social media accounts is a plus</span></span><span><span>.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>ESSENTIAL KNOWL</span><span>EDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</span><span>:&nbsp;</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>​</span><span><span>​</span><span><span>Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides)</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Experienced in using productivity and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, or Google Workspace to support clear, respectful, and engaging communication</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Ability to </span><span>learn and</span><span> </span><span>leverage</span><span> AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Grammarly, or similar) to improve productivity, streamline communication, draft content, summarize information, and support day-to-day administrative tasks</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>​Knowledge of academic processes in college/university setting </span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>​Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>​Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail </span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>​Ability to work effectively and independently within a collaborative remote work environment</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform them in </span><span>a timely</span><span> and efficient manner</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Ability to work with deadlines and handle interruptions</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Willingness to learn new skills</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><b>​</b><b><span>Desired:</span></b></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>​Familiarity with PK-12 education systems and a commitment to supporting educators </span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>​</span><span><span>Understanding of FERPA, including student privacy rights and institutional responsibilities</span></span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>​</span><span>​</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software</span><span>:</span></b><b><span>&nbsp;</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span><span>​</span><span><span>Personal</span><span> computer and intermediate knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, including word, excel, teams and outlook</span><span> or </span><span>equivalent Google Workspace tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides</span><span>)</span><span>.</span></span><span>​</span></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Contact with Students:</span></b><span><span>&nbsp; </span></span><span><span>​</span><span><span>Occasional</span></span><span>​</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Contact with Faculty and/or Staff:</span></b><b><span>&nbsp;</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span><span>​</span><span><span>Frequent</span></span><span>​</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Contact with Community and Vendors:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span><span>​</span><span><span>Occasional</span></span><span>​</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</span><span>&nbsp;</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Position may be </span><span>required</span><span> to work flexible hours particularly given the need to support students’ or stakeholders’ extended hours of operation and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work</span><span>.&nbsp; </span><span>Applicants for this position are subject to a background check and a criminal history review.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>PHYSICAL</span><span> </span><span>DEMANDS:</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>To </span><span>comply with</span><span> the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, specify the physical conditions of the essential functions of the </span><span>position</span><span> by checking the frequency for each physical requirement as </span><span>appropriate</span><span>. If a physical requirement is not applicable, the corresponding row may be left blank.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div><div><div><div></div></div></div><div><p><b><span>WORK</span><span> </span><span>ENVIRONMENT:</span></b><b><span>&nbsp;</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The work </span><span>environment</span><span> characteristics described </span><span>herein</span><span> are representative of those </span><span>an employee</span><span> encounters while performing the essential functions of this position</span><span>.&nbsp; </span><span>Reasonable </span><span>accommodations</span><span> may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</span><span>.&nbsp; </span><span>Positions </span><span>designated</span><span> as remote will work at a remote location in which the employee is expected to </span><span>maintain</span><span> a proper home office environment characterized by a comfortable, ergonomically designed workspace with adequate lighting, minimal distractions, and the necessary technology and supplies to support efficient work</span><span>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>CONFIDENTIAL</span><span> </span><span>DATA:</span></b><b><span>&nbsp;</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This position may </span><span>be exposed to</span><span> confidential information about the </span><span>University</span><span> and our </span><span>students</span><span> on a regular basis. Disclosure of such information to any outside party in a business or social context can seriously </span><span>impact</span><span> the </span><span>University</span><span>, and</span><span> may jeopardize the relationship of trust we enjoy with our </span><span>students</span><span>. Please refer to the </span><span>Protection of Confidential Information </span><span>policy found in the University Policies section</span><span> of the Employee Handbook for </span><span>additional</span><span> guidelines </span><span>regarding</span><span> the protection of confidential data.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><b><span>PROFESSIONALISM:</span></b><b><span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></b><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Performs responsibilities in a professional and ethical manner; actively </span><span>participates</span><span> in maintaining a work environment that is respectful, positive, inclusive, and safe; while adhering to the University’s policies and procedures, </span><span>and </span><span>all state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the University </span><span>operates</span><span>.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p>Equal Employment Opportunity <span><span><span><span>- </span></span></span></span>University of Massachusetts Global is committed to providing&nbsp;an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form.&nbsp;UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and&nbsp;harassment on the basis of <span><span>&nbsp;</span>age, race (including hairstyle/texture, protective hairstyles, braids, locks, and twists), color, religion (including religious observance, belief, practice dress and grooming practices), citizenship, pregnancy (including temporary physical or mental limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military (past, present or prospective) status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law.</span></p><p></p><p>Reasonable Accommodation – UMass Global <span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">provides&nbsp;reasonable</span></span></span></span></span> accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a&nbsp;reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,&nbsp;please notify the recruitment <span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">department&nbsp;at&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span><a href="mailto:recruiting@umassglobal.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">recruiting@umassglobal.edu</span></a>.</p>
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