Administrative Specialist

at Princeton University
Published June 27, 2026
Location Princeton, New Jersey
Category Administration  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Job Summary

Princeton University is recruiting for a Administrative Specialist in Princeton, New Jersey. This higher education position supports the institution through work in Administration. The description below summarizes available employer posting details and is formatted for WPJobBoard import use.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Core Role: Support the functions of Administration within a college or university environment.
  • Student/Campus Support: Serve students, faculty, staff, applicants, researchers, alumni, community members, or campus partners depending on the position.
  • Operations: Maintain accurate records, coordinate communications, manage workflows, and follow institutional procedures.
  • Collaboration: Work with departments, supervisors, and campus partners to improve service delivery and outcomes.
  • Compliance: Support applicable university policies, regulatory expectations, data standards, safety practices, or professional guidelines.

Experience

  • Administrative support, scheduling, communications, records, purchasing, and academic office coordination experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills are helpful for this role.
  • Experience in higher education or a related professional setting is preferred when applicable.

Salary

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Location

Princeton, New Jersey

Application

Apply directly through the employer posting: https://main-princeton.icims.com/jobs/intro

Source Note

Princeton University career site lists current staff opportunities.