Office Assistant

Our prestigious client, Princeton University, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Office Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Director. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, the ability to conduct research effectively, and experience in performing mail merges and creating purchase orders. A background in higher education is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Director, including scheduling meetings and preparing documents.
• Conduct research as needed to support projects and initiatives, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information.
• Perform mail merges for communication purposes, including newsletters, reports, and other correspondence.
• Create and process purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and maintaining organized records.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring timely distribution.
• Collaborate with other team members to support office operations and improve efficiency.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an office assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Proficient in performing mail merges and generating purchase orders
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.