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Administrative Assistant

Cambridge, MA 02138

Posted: 09/11/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 579793 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Administrative Assistant
3 month contract
Cambridge, MA
Pay Range: $33-$35/hr
Must Haves:
  • Prior office experience required.
  • Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Experience planning, developing, implementing events
  • Knowledge of Excel.
  • Presentations design using PowerPoint
Preferred: 
  • Higher Education industry experience
Job Summary/Description:

The Administrative Assistant will provide support to the department through the responsibilities outlined below.
  • Organizes and implements administrative systems and procedures.
  • Serves as principal source of information on unit, project or program.
  • Gathers and maintains data for and assists in preparing reports, often using a variety of computer software.
  • Prepares and maintains financial, personnel, administrative, student records.
  • Provides for smooth day to day flow of communications within the department.
  • May compose, proofread, edit and prepare correspondence, reports and other materials using word processing, spreadsheets and or databases.
  • Arranges for use of facilities and plans meetings, conferences and seminars.
  • Contributes to unit goals by accomplishing clerical or administrative duties as required.
Skills/Experience Required: 
  • Prior office experience required.
  • Experience planning, developing, implementing events
  • Able to work independently in a high paced environment
  • Knowledge of Excel.
  • Presentations design using PowerPoint
  • Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks

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