Administrative Assistant (Part-Time, Contract) at One League

About One League

One League is a global education institution connecting the world's highest potential changemakers to world-class education and opportunity to realize global impact. The organization collaborates with highly select, top-ranking universities to offer life-changing education, via live synchronous sessions, led by world-renowned faculty members. Each One League fellow is championed by the organization’s extensive coalition of industry executives and leaders, and receives access to opportunities for recruitment and to seek venture funding to propel world-changing ideas.

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team on a part-time, contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a supporting role, excels at multitasking, and can hit the ground running to help keep our daily operations seamless over the next few months.

As a team member, you will play a crucial role in maintaining momentum on key projects, organizing administrative workflows, and supporting our team's day-to-day needs. A primary focus of this role will include managing email workflows, handling high-volume admissions correspondence, and providing vital operational support during busy application periods. Because we operate globally, core working hours for this role follow a morning-to-afternoon Eastern Time (ET) schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in an administrative support or clerical role (experience in a fast-paced environment, remote setting, or higher education/admissions support is a strong plus).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain a professional, empathetic, and welcoming tone when interfacing with applicants or fellows.
• Email & Communication Management: Proven experience managing professional email inboxes, responding to inquiries efficiently, and drafting clear, polished correspondence.
• Availability & Timezone: Ability to regularly work and collaborate during morning-to-afternoon Eastern Time (ET) hours.
• Tech-Savviness: Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Google Workspace, Gmail) and communication tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Organization: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and track follow-ups effectively.
• Adaptability: A quick learner who can easily adapt to existing workflows and handle a temporary, dynamic workload.
• Accountability: Highly responsible and accountable for their tasks, managing all action-items through completion, raising any concerns as needed, without requiring any follow-ups.

This is a part-time, contract-based position with a competitive compensation package. Specific terms will be discussed during the hiring process.

One League is a Public Benefits Corporation and an equal opportunity employer.