Administrative Assistant III in Worcester

High school diploma or equivalent and seven years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar and Scheduling Support
  • Manage and maintain the Director's calendar, including scheduling meetings with faculty, staff, university offices, and external partners.
  • Coordinate meeting logistics and communicate scheduling updates as needed.
  • Monitor schedules and bring potential conflicts or issues to the Director's attention.
  • Assist with travel arrangements and related logistics.
• Meeting Coordination and Follow-Up
  • Schedule meetings and coordinate agendas, materials, and logistics.
  • Prepare background materials and briefing information as requested.
  • Maintain records of action items and assist with follow-up on outstanding requests.
  • Coordinate distribution of meeting materials and related communications.
• Communication and Administrative Support
  • Draft routine correspondence and communications for review by the Director.
  • Monitor incoming requests and help ensure timely responses.
  • Route inquiries, documents, and requests to the appropriate individuals or offices.
  • Assist with document preparation, signatures, and administrative workflows.
• Administrative Support for Director-Led Activities
  • Assist with preparation and organization of reports, presentations, and supporting materials.
  • Coordinate logistics associated with committees, faculty searches, recurring meetings, and other Director-led activities.
  • Maintain files, records, and reference materials associated with the Director's Office.
  • Assist with organizing information and materials related to strategic planning and annual reporting activities.
• Visitor and Event Support
  • Coordinate logistics for visits involving faculty candidates, collaborators, donors, and university partners.
  • Assist with planning and implementation of events involving the Director.
  • Ensure visitors and events are organized and professionally managed.
• Project and Administrative Tracking
  • Maintain simple systems to track key deadlines, action items, and recurring activities.
  • Help monitor progress on administrative tasks and bring outstanding items to the Director's attention.
  • Maintain calendars and reminders associated with recurring reports, meetings, and annual activities.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and seven years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• 2+ years of administrative or executive support experience, preferably supporting senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling travel arrangements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting professional correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, or briefing materials.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration.