Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture - and benefits - that just aren't found together anywhere else. If you're curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future - then take a look at this opportunity.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT , Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF) , to perform complex and diverse duties in direct support of the vice president for finance. Responsibilities include complex calendar management; representing the VP to high-level stakeholders, serving as the first point of contact, and responding to complex inquiries; gathering and analyzing information and researching and writing memos, letters, and reports on behalf of the VP; managing all communications; arranging and coordinating VPF meetings and committee meetings, e.g., managing logistics, developing agendas, coordinating presentations, providing documents and other background materials, etc.; performing administrative or analytic tasks in support of programs/projects; creating, updating, and maintaining databases (typically in Excel or FileMaker); coordinating complex travel, including creating itineraries and ensuring expense reports are accurate and completed on time; creating and monitoring filing systems; coordinating committee, staff, and other VPF meetings; and other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements REQUIRED : high school diploma; at least seven years' administrative assistant/related office experience; advanced-level scheduling and calendar management skills; meticulous attention to detail; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills (including spelling, punctuation, and grammar); Microsoft Office proficiency, strong data entry and databases skills, and ability to identify and quickly learn new applications as necessary; and discretion and good judgment with confidential material/information. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and proactively anticipate issues/complications before they arise; manage a high work volume; and multitask and meet deadlines without compromising quality in a demanding, fast-paced, high-volume work environment. PREFERRED : bachelor's degree; experience working directly with senior leadership in a large, complex organization; and experience at MIT or in higher education. Job #19245-8
1/22/21
Internal Number: 19245
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