Our client, a university located in the metro Boston area, is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5pm, and it is compensating up to $30 an hour, depending on experience. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.Responsibilities:Completes all purchases on behalf of the faculty and according to the university's policies and procedures, including computers, equipment, memberships, subscriptions, books, supplies, etc.Completes all requests for reimbursements on behalf of the faculty according to the policies and procedures. Maintains complex calendars; as necessary, may include collaboration with other administrative assistants. Schedules diverse and complex appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements. Prepares complex itineraries for multiple constituents. Organizes and assists in general preparation for external agency and sponsor visits.Deals with confidential issues (e.g., payroll or salary information, promotion and tenure) using discretion and judgment.Attends high-level meetings; records, interprets, drafts, and distributes (pending approval) minutes from said meetings.Serves as liaison between faculty and other internal and external groups.Plans and coordinates a wide range of high-profile events that includes outside speakers and consultants.Uses multiple Web software programs to develop, design, and update multiple Web pages.Qualifications: High School education or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum of five years' administrative, office, or related experience.Advanced computer software skills required. Able to identify and learn new programs and software skills as necessary.Easily negotiates Internet; performs more complex searches.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to represent the work area and the larger university community.Requires thorough understanding of own work and how it impacts operations across the areas as well as outside own work unit.Ability to recognize needs of the unit and how it impacts other areas of the university.Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com. We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
