DIRECT HIRE - SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Company: TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Business Title :Senior Executive AssistantJob Summary :
This is a unique and rare opportunity to join a dedicated administrative team supporting the Schools new dean of the faculty. The EA will have a key role in establishing new workflows for supporting the priorities of the dean and the DO, and contributing to the mission of improving the lives and health of people everywhere.
Being the direct support to the dean of the faculty and reporting to the chief of staff, the successful candidate will be a collaborative, self-directed individual who demonstrates a solutions-oriented approach, anticipating and resolving problems with the utmost discretion and professionalism to ensure the deans day-to-day affairs are conducted smoothly. Acting as the first point of contact for access to the dean, the Senior EA must have impeccable diplomacy and customer service skills to manage demanding priorities from varying constituencies, both internal and external. They must also have an ongoing attention to minute detail and high-level oversight of shifting priorities in order to effectively manage the deans time and resouces. The successful candidate will bring an positive, problem-solving mindset to the position. The Senior EA is part of the administrative team in the DO, who collectively support each other and actively work toward cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Position Description:Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Administrative point of contact/access to the dean: manages calls and emails (reviews, assesses, responds/reroutes, monitors follow up items to completion); fields walk-ins and creates a welcoming environment for all constituents; develops and maintains a general knowledge of the School.
Schedule management: proactively handles the day-to-day activities of the dean and highly complex management of the deans calendar (including maintaing and analyzing metrics/data on how dean uses their time), resolves scheduling conflicts and regularly communicating updates to relevant stakeholders; facilitates agenda-setting including gathering briefing materials, bios, and other prep materials
Travel management: arranges domestic/international flights, hotels, ground transportation, visas, itineraries, and other logistical planningDrafts, edits, and proofs brief correspondence and helps maintain archival recordsReconciles dean's expenses and reimbursements and the dean's corporate cardAnticipates the needs of the dean and acts proactively, strategically, and in symmetry with the DO staffWorks with the Associate Director of Strategic Projects and the Senior Administrative Coordinator to organize and implement administrative systems and procedures to promote efficiency gains; maximizes the use of available technology and applicationsThis positions responsibilities also include varied projects and tasks arising out of shifting demands that cannot always be foreseen. As such, they will perform other duties as requiredA desire to bring order, initiative, and collaboration are essential.
PLEASE NOTE: Cover letter is required as part of the application to be considered for this position (and applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a writing sample.
This is a benefits-eligible position with a 40-hour work week.
The primary work location for this position is Boston, MA. Due to the nature of this position, directly supporting the dean of the faculty, this is primarily an onsite position and will incur occasional overtime with advanced notice. Additional detail pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.
Basic Qualifications:Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is required5+ years of experience working with and supporting senior/executive level leaders or related experience; a combination of education and experience may be consideredExperience with calendar management of senior/executive leaders is required
Additional Qualifications and Skills:The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:Bachelors degree strongly preferredTen (10) plus years of progressively responsible administrative experience strongly preferredExperience with an academic environmentFamiliarity with systems, policies, and proceduresAdvanced fluency with Microsoft Office Suite of programs inclusive of Outlook and collaboration programs (e.g., Zoom, Teams, SharePoint), requiredProven task management and organizational skillsAptitude for learning new systems quicklyExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsAptitude for preemptive, creative problem solvingSound judgment, diplomacy, and professionalism handing competing demands in a fast-paced environment and handling sensitive/confidential informationProven customer service skills with a empathic, ready-to-adapt mindset

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