Administrative Assistant - Boston, United States - Northeastern University
Description
About the Opportunity
The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) is a leader in the Experiential Liberal Arts. The College is strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcomes applications from members of groups underrepresented in higher education administration.
The College's schools, departments, and programs—with disciplines ranging from economics and history to English, urban affairs, international affairs, and American Sign Language Interpreting—form an interdisciplinary environment with global perspectives and a culture of inclusion. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, fostering ethical reasoning and critical thought with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture. Strategic Areas of Focus for the College's education and research throughout its global network are (1) Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity, (2) Cultural Transformations, Governance, and Globalization, and (3) Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Information Ethics.
CSSH has long been committed to creating a culture of inclusion for our students, faculty, and staff. Diversity and inclusion, as well as questions of race, racism, and anti-racism, are part of all our programs, all our research centers, and our three areas of strategic focus—and are always works in progress. At the same time, we focus on how modes of constructing social hierarchies, including race, gender, sexuality, class, ability, and others, intersect with one another.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Administrative Officer and Finnegan Distinguished Chair, the Administrative Assistant will support the daily functions of the Department of Economics and the work of the Finnegan Distinguished Chair. Provide information and resolve problems for faculty and students, escalating when appropriate. Maintain graduate student paper and electronic files. Prepare and process a variety of confidential documents and maintain confidential materials. Facilitate research and edit work supportive of the Finnegan Distinguished Chair. Assist with management of departmental space and order office supplies; oversee mail distribution and walk-in and phone reception; provide department-wide basic computer assistance. Provide support for new department initiatives and assist with event planning. Train work-study students, supervising and assigning their work in consultation with senior administrators and staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience in an administrative position or office environment; good working knowledge of academic setting is a plus. Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as ability to work independently and on a variety of tasks. Demonstrated record of resourcefulness with good judgement and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills with flexibility to adapt to new technology and solve basic technology issues.
Documents to Submit:
Resume and cover letter required.
Position Type
General Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more 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.
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