administrative assistant, business affairs office (maternity cover)
Jul 23, 2026 · The American College of Greece
What you'll do
- Coordinate and follow through on travel arrangements and bookings
- Gather, review, and process documentation for credit card payments
- Maintain, organize, and update digital filing systems and records
- Assist with financial and administrative documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping
- Liaise and collaborate with internal departments and external partners
- Contribute to improving and streamlining administrative processes and workflows
- Complete special projects and perform additional duties as assigned
Key requirements
- Organizational skills and time management
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- MS Office proficiency, especially Excel
- Communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving mindset with initiative
- Professionalism, reliability, adaptability, and flexibility
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Business Administration / Accounting / Economics / Finance
About the job
The American College of Greece is seeking a highly organized and qualified Administrative Assistant to join the Business Affairs Office. The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the Business Affairs Office, contributing to the efficient day-to-day functioning of the department.
Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate and follow through on travel arrangements and bookings for College-related travel
Gather, review, and process documentation required for credit card payment procedures
Maintain, organize, and continuously update the department’s digital filing systems and records
Assist with financial and administrative documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping as needed
Liaise and collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners to support daily operations
Contribute to the improvement and streamlining of administrative processes and workflows
Complete special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field
Master’s degree will be considered an asset
Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
Previous experience in an accounting, finance, or administrative support role will be considered a plus
Required Skills:
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in handling documentation and records
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take initiative
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Professionalism, discretion, and reliability
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
About the company
Located in Athens, and originally founded in 1875 in Smyrna, Deree – The American College of Greece is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. ACG is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution.
The College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The College strives to maximize valuable talent and potential, and eliminate unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace.
Job applicants are assessed according to criteria such as suitable qualifications for the positions(s) available, experience, personal skills, ability, potential, and performance in interviews and on employment tests, and receive impartial treatment regardless of age, gender, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Deree – The American College of Greece. Deree seeks high-achieving, student-centered individuals to join our community of faculty and staff.
If interested in applying for a position at Deree, applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and contact information (name, e-mail address, telephone number) for at least three persons who can provide a professional reference). Screening of applicants will continue until positions are filled.
About the company
Located in Athens, and originally founded in 1875 in Smyrna, Deree – The American College of Greece is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. ACG is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution.
The College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The College strives to maximize valuable talent and potential, and eliminate unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace.
Job applicants are assessed according to criteria such as suitable qualifications for the positions(s) available, experience, personal skills, ability, potential, and performance in interviews and on employment tests, and receive impartial treatment regardless of age, gender, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Deree – The American College of Greece. Deree seeks high-achieving, student-centered individuals to join our community of faculty and staff.
If interested in applying for a position at Deree, applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and contact information (name, e-mail address, telephone number) for at least three persons who can provide a professional reference). Screening of applicants will continue until positions are filled.