Category: Administrative & Customer Service
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Work Type: Contract
Salary: $23 - $25
Salary: $23 - $25
Work Model: On-Site
Reference #: 45955
Our client is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Academic Administrative Assistant to provide part-time, high-level administrative support during a 12-week temporary assignment. At 20 hours a week, Monday through Thursday, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping calendars and projects organized, managing multiple priorities, and working with data and reporting. Apply now to be considered!
Work Model:
- On-Site
- 5 hours/day | 20 hours/week
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Monday – Thursday
What You Will Do:
- Provide administrative support to executive leadership, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation while supporting compliance tracking and reporting efforts
- Collect, analyze, and organize data to create reports, presentations, and accreditation-related materials
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Previous experience providing administrative support to executive-level leaders
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Experience managing databases, records, and documentation with strong data entry and proofreading abilities
- Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Power BI is preferred
Benefits Overview:
- 401k
- Major health insurances
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Click here for a complete list of benefits
Interested and qualified candidates can contact the Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email resumes@thepalmergroup.com.
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About Palmer Group
At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.
As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.
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