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Administrative Operations Lead
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Position Number: 1677799
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Administrative Operations Lead

About Northeastern:
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential learning. The same commitment to connecting with the world drives our use-inspired research enterprise. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Our campuses in Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto are regional platforms for undergraduate and graduate learning and collaborative research. Northeastern pursues advanced research in security and materials at the Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts, and in coastal sustainability at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts.

About the Opportunity:
Founded in 1922, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University offers a unique model of business education that purposely blends innovative classroom learning with real-world business application. At the undergraduate level, both the BS in Business Administration and the BS in International Business programs offer students the opportunity to develop into highly motivated business leaders. Graduate students and corporate learners can choose from several different certificate and full-time and part-time MBA and MS programs designed to enable motivated professionals to accelerate their success in business. The school is committed to embedding a global mindset into all of these programs, as well as in its research and outreach activities.

Responsibilities:
The Administrative Operations Lead provides a high level of administrative andoperational coordination and support for the Associate Dean of Finance & Administration.

The Administrative Operations Lead will direct coverage for the Office of the Dunton Family Dean, and act as a support for the Administrative Assistants within faculty areas. The Coordinator will be responsible for managing quarterly meetings for the Administrative Assistants, as well as coordinating trainings for new Administrative Assistants.

The Lead is responsible for the smooth day-to-day functioning of the office operations; including scheduling, security, and building issues. This individual will oversee the operations and logistics of employee moves coordinated by Administrative Assistants and support the Manager of HR and Operations in ensuring that space blueprints are kept updated. Additional responsibilities include coordinating interviews, preparing onboarding and off boarding materials for staff and faculty and serving as a back-up SEVIS contact.

The person holding this job should demonstrate a high level of discretion and sound judgement and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This position requires taking initiative, problem solving skills, and the capacity to exercise independent judgement in a range of areas.

Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of related, progressive office and administrative experience, preferably in higher education.

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint and advanced Excel spreadsheet experience important). Experience with Banner preferred.

Demonstrated ability to understand complex material and work with confidential information. High level of confidentiality required.

Strong oral and written communication skills; exceptional proofreading ability.

Must be able to take initiative and follow through on tasks independently, while exercising sound judgment. Demonstrated record of dependability and a strong work ethic required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary Grade:
51

Additional Information:

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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