Office Coordinator Biology, Part-Time; Temporary

Office Coordinator Biology, Part-Time (Temporary)

Monmouth University Main Campus, West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Part-Time, Temporary, Office Coordinator in the Biology department, part of the School of Science. This is a temporary, grant-funded position (current contract through 5/31/26) through a contract with Monmouth University for fisheries monitoring related to offshore wind development off the New Jersey coast. Subsequent years are contingent upon yearly project renewal and funding agency.

Additional time is subject to grant renewal. A flexible part-time schedule is available during the week and will be determined upon acceptance of the offer.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position. For more information about the department, please visit the Department of Biology web page.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Professional References
• Cover Letter

• Provide support for office functions specific to the Grants and contracts
• Assist with completing and processing grants paperwork
• Perform clerical duties, including but not limited to: typing documents, forms, reports, photocopying, faxing, scanning, and filing
• Process expense vouchers, travel vouchers, and other documents related to vendors and subawards
• Purchase materials and supplies, including following up with vendors
• Assist in maintaining and tracking budgets
• Arrange and confirm meetings
• Provide support for scheduling travel
• Proofreading documents, responding and sending email correspondence
• Other duties as assigned

• 1 - 3 years of related experience
• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel 2016
• Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs to successfully complete assigned tasks
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment

• Experience with processing grants and contracts
• Experience in higher education

• Earned sick leave:
  Monmouth University provides its part-time staff employees, including on-call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT or on-call capacity
• Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs
• University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore.

Barbara Santos at bsantos or

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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Biology

Flexible schedule based on workload and availability

October 2025 – May 2026

Approximately up to 10 hours per week; flexibility for slightly more or less, or as needed

$20.00 per hour

N/A

Open until filled

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