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Boston College

Administrative Assistant - Law School

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An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.

$48,670 / year median in Massachusetts

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

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 https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook 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.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance