Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced and diversified administrative support to Program Directors, the Executive Director of the Institute for Character and Leadership, faculty, and students.
• Support the Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology and the General Theoretical Masters Program.
• Coordinate the entire administrative admissions process for assigned programs.
• Manage administrative tasks for both graduate and non-academic programs within the College of Psychology and Counseling.
• Maintain office oversight and assist with financial record keeping.

Requirements

• High School degree required (College degree preferred).
• Minimum of three years of professional administrative experience, preferably in higher education or a complex office environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and data management.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of commercial courses related to general office and administrative skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).
• Experience with Ellucian, PSYCAS, or accreditation record-keeping.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• Experience with website content management systems and professional social media platforms like LinkedIn.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Employee tuition grant.
• Paid time off and retirement plan contributions.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits.
• Access to voluntary benefits including commuter benefits, FSA/HSA, and long-term care.

About the Company

Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private research university dedicated to providing a high-quality education. The Marion Turpan College of Psychology and Counseling offers specialized programs designed to prepare students for impactful careers in psychology and counseling.