Administrative Assistant - Law School

Chestnut Hill, MA, United States

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Posted on: 9/8/2026

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Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Reporting to Professor Ray D. Madoff, Faculty Director, the Administrative Assistant provides high-

level administrative support, as well as day-to-day operational support, for the Initiative for Tax

Reform and the Common Good at Boston College Law School. The Faculty Director directs the

substance and priorities of the Initiative; the Administrative Assistant keeps her schedule,

correspondence, and the Initiative's logistics running smoothly, coordinates outside consultants and

experts, tracks deliverables and timelines, and manages the Initiative's social media and marketing

presence.

This position may be structured as either part-time or full-time — both will be considered. The

appointment runs through May 31, 2028, with a strong likelihood of extension based on continued

funding. Some early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required. Please include a cover

letter describing your interest in the role and the mission with your application.

Hiring Range:

$26.32/hr to $32.88/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
• 2-3 years of related administrative support experience; higher education, law, or
  policy/advocacy setting preferred.
  
• Advanced-level experience with standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google
  Workspace, Adobe, online calendars, databases, mail merges).
  
• Strong organizational and project-support skills; extremely detail-oriented; able to
  manage complex calendaring.
  
• Experience managing social media and supporting marketing or communications.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication; skilled at composing correspondence and
  recording minutes.
  
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a small team, with sound judgment in a
  fast-paced environment.
  
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters; high degree of professionalism,
  tact, and patience.
  
• Genuine interest in and passion for the Initiative's mission of building a fairer, more
  coherent tax system.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays Annually

Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

Additional benefits can be found on Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

As an applicant for employment, you are entitled to a copy of Boston College's Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, located on the Campus Security Information Page. This web page contains Boston College's campus safety program, which includes the University's safety policies and campus crime statistics reported during the previous three years, as well as the University's fire safety program. To request a paper copy of this report, please contact the Boston College Police Department at 617-552-4446.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.