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Administrative Assistant
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Position Number: 1786060
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Administrative Assistant

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:
The Dean's Office of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences is extremely busy and requires an individual with proven skills in handling confidential materials, multi-tasking, and handling sensitive situations in a calm, thoughtful and professional manner.

Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities include covering the front desk of the Dean's Suite, administrative support, fielding incoming calls, scheduling meetings (campus/blue jeans/Skype), arranging for cabs, lunches & dinners for faculty and staff; managing inventory of office and kitchen supplies, assigning key access privileges and monitoring/fulfilling college operation email requests. This individual must be able to multi-task under a fast-paced environment with many distractions. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for purchases and managing expense reconciliations. They will assist with other events/activities in the College as needed. Must provide office coverage from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Qualifications:
Associates degree preferred with a minimum of 2 years' work experience, preferable in a higher education setting. Individual must have strong organization skills and be comfortable with Microsoft Office and Outlook. Person must be able to multi-task, stay calm in a somewhat hectic environment and be team oriented. Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively on behalf of the college.

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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