Administrative Support Specialist (Temporary)

Job overview

The Administrative Support Specialist (Temporary) role is onsite in Athens, OH, for approximately 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule during standard business hours. Pay is $16 per hour. The temporary assignment is anticipated to continue through March 31, 2027, with possible extension, supporting a department at Ohio University. The specialist provides front-office, administrative, data, and event support so the department can serve students, faculty, staff, and visitors and keep its projects and operations organized. The work includes reception, spreadsheet and reporting tasks, document preparation, faculty and staff support, and assistance with departmental events and student activities.

What you'll do

• Serve as a point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• answer inquiries and maintain the reception area
• create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and tracking tools
• enter and verify data and prepare basic charts and visualizations using Excel and Power BI
• organize reports, files, documents, and presentations
• support faculty and staff projects
• assist with event preparation, setup, registration, guest greeting, and breakdown.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative support specialist

temporary assignment

athens oh

$16/hour

approximately 20 hours/week

flexible schedule

microsoft excel

power bi

front office support

data entry

event support

ohio university

career connections

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may have access to holiday pay and a longevity bonus after applicable hour requirements are met.

Why this role

Flexible schedule of approximately 20 hours per week; temporary assignment through March 31, 2027, with possible extension; eligible employees may access holiday pay and longevity bonus after applicable hour requirements.

About the employer

Career Connections, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.