***This role starts as a 3 month contract and could extend or convert FTE after***
***This is a hybrid role in Cambridge, MA***
The ideal candidate will provide top-level assistance for high level executives. They should be well-organized and be comfortable scheduling meetings and responding to emails on the executive's behalf. Lastly, this individual should be able to draft documents and help the executive with any necessary meeting preparations.
Responsibilities
Description: Provides wide range of complex office and administrative support to a senior manager or executive. Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Serves as principal contact and source of information for customers of the department, including faculty, students, staff and external customers. Develops, implements and administers office procedures, policies and operations. May monitor budget including tracking expenditures and preparing reports. May maintain personnel records. Reviews, routes, answers and monitors follow up actions on correspondence. Provides wide ranging support including keyboarding, composing and editing letters, memoranda, reports, lecture course materials, presentations, cases. Uses multiple common office applications including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, graphics and presentation software, electronic calendar, email. Uses Internet, may include basic website maintenance. Manages complex calendars, arranges for meetings, appointments and travel arrangements. May attend meetings with executive to provide logistical support, take detailed notes, and track needed follow up items. Requires ability to rapidly learn University and departmental policies and procedures.
Proficiency using a variety of computer software and systems, including especially Microsoft Office/Outlook. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Can multitask and handle complex scheduling needs