Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Administrative Assistant for a mission-driven higher education institution. This is an onsite position based in Austin, Texas.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant will serve as a key administrative and front-facing support role within a busy HR department. This position focuses on onboarding, compliance support, and day-to-day HR operations while helping alleviate workload for HR leadership. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in growing within human resources.

Perks

Competitive hourly pay at $21-23/hour with potential for permanent conversion
Full-time, consistent weekday schedule (8am–5pm)
Opportunity to gain hands-on HR and compliance experience
Supportive, team-oriented environment with mentorship opportunities
Access to comprehensive benefits upon permanent hire

Responsibilities

Serve as the front-facing point of contact for HR, supporting employees and internal inquiries
Coordinate onboarding processes, including new hire paperwork and E-Verify administration
Support HR administrative functions such as invoicing, ordering office supplies, and maintaining records
Assist with retirement plan and compliance-related processes while learning regulatory requirements
Provide oversight and guidance to student workers assisting with filing, phones, and administrative tasks
Support HR leadership by managing day-to-day operations and reducing administrative workload

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
Willingness to learn and grow within human resources
Interest in HR processes, compliance, and regulatory functions
Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation And Benefits

This temporary position offers a competitive pay rate of $21-23/hour with the opportunity to convert to a permanent role. Upon conversion, employees may be eligible for a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and retirement plan options.

HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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