Project Administrator (Cranbury)
The Project Administrator / Business Operations Coordinator supports daily business and project activities by analyzing data, coordinating project tasks, and preparing reports. This entry-level role requires strong organizational and analytical skills to improve processes and assist multiple stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Project Administrator / Business Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day business and project activities. This entry-level, contract-to-hire role sits at the intersection of business administration, data analysis, and project coordination. You will help turn data extracts into clear reports, support root-cause investigations, and assist project teams to keep deliverables on track.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze, organize, and refine data extracts into clear, actionable business reports
- Review data for accuracy, inconsistencies, trends, and potential issues
- Support root-cause analysis by researching discrepancies and documenting findings
- Assist project teams with planning, coordination, tracking, and follow-up activities
- Maintain project documentation, trackers, status updates, and reports
- Coordinate with internal teams to gather information and ensure timely completion of tasks
- Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and action items
- Prepare concise summaries and presentations for business and project stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and administrative workflows
- Support ad hoc business initiatives and special projects as needed
- Perform general business administration and project support duties
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Management, Analytics, or a related field preferred
- 0–3 years of experience in business administration, project coordination, operations, data analysis, or related area
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes
- Comfortable working with data and translating findings into clear business insights
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with multiple stakeholders
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
Location & Schedule
- Location: East Windsor, NJ (Cranbury area)
- Work schedule: Hybrid — onsite Tuesday through Thursday
- Employment type: Contract to hire
Why Work Through Careertakes
Careertakes is a third‑party recruiting platform that connects candidates to Confidential Client and other matched opportunities. You’ll receive support through the hiring process and potential access to additional roles that match your skills and preferences.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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