Howard University · 5 hours ago
Administrative Assistant I
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yr
5+ years expHoward University is committed to the well-being and professional growth of its employees. The Administrative Assistant I will perform various entry-level office and administrative support duties to maintain the HPS Center for Financial office and labs.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Administrative Coordinator in providing efficient and professional administrative support to the Center’s Executive Director and the Associate Director of Operations, including managing and maintaining multiple complex meeting request schedules
Open, close, and assist in the running of the Center’s labs inclusive of enforcing established operation policies and procedures, maintaining lab calendars and booking requests
Assist lab internal and external lab guests with troubleshooting the use of lab software and hardware
Working closely with the Associate Director of Operations to assist in supporting student services and engagement activities
Assist the Director of Operations and Program Coordinators with the organization and management of events such as orientation, year-end celebrations, and summer programs
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED and 5 years of general work experience
AA/AS may be substituted for 4 years of required work experience
BA/BS may be substituted for up to 4 years work experience
Ability to prioritize work, anticipate roadblocks and lead in the proactive development of solutions
Ability to provide administrative support, manage up and anticipate the needs of multiple team members
Ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Company
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (22)
2024 (34)
2023 (31)
2022 (29)
2021 (14)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.9MKey Investors
Gilead SciencesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-02-27Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0.02M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Sterling Brown Endowed Chair, Department of English
Recent News
2025-12-17
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