Academic Specialist

Post Date

Mar 11, 2026

Location

Sacramento,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95817
US
May 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Administrative Assistant

Req #

SMF-ba7ea614-33a1-46cd-9f65-f6e79a8be7dd

Pay Rate

$21 - $26 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Academic Specialist. This position provides day to day administrative, scheduling and project coordination support for clinical and academic activities. This role is onsite in Sacramento M-F 8:00am-5:00pm PST.

Responsibilities:
• Support clinical and academic department projects
• Manage scheduling for faculty, students, and department operations
• Assist with planning and coordinating events, workshops, and activities
• Maintain accurate documents, reports, and records
• Communicate clearly with faculty, students, and administrative partners
• Provide general administrative support in a busy academic environment

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in a data entry role
o Experience in administrative, academic support or office coordination roles
o Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a health-related field
• Experience working in higher education

$23.00/hr to $26.00/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.