FWI is building a team to support the Naval Postgraduate School's (NPS) NPS Extended Campus (NEC) and Office of University Communications (OUC). NEC delivers academic and administrative support services for NPS graduate-level programs serving approximately 2,780 students in resident, distance learning, certificate, and non-degree programs. This position will contribute directly to student success by supporting application processing, enrollment coordination, and daily academic operations. The Administrative Support Specialist will assist with student inquiries, academic event coordination, and database maintenance, ensuring students and faculty receive timely, accurate, and professional administrative support throughout the academic lifecycle.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA

• Support student application and enrollment processes
• Respond to daily inquiries from faculty and applicants
• Assist with academic event coordination
• Maintain student records and databases
• Support programmatic administrative tasks

Required: 

• BA/BS degree in administration, logistics, or relevant professional discipline.
• 3 years of administrative student support in an institution of higher education

Desired: 

• Experience working with student information systems, database management, and student scheduling
• Proven track record for being able to work independently with little to no oversight

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Negotiable