What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Administrative Support Specialist position at Boston College?
Company Overview
Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of over 9,000 undergraduates and 5,250 graduate students. The university has a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service.
Job Description
- The Administrative Assistant provides high-level support to the Department Chair, faculty, and students in the Accounting Department.
- Responsibilities include managing daily operations, training new faculty on BC's systems, managing budgets, and overseeing departmental events.
- The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
Salary
Hiring Range: $26.76/hr to $33.43/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree preferred; Minimum of 3-5 years of administrative experience preferred;
- Ability to work in a demanding fast-paced customer service-focused environment;
- Self-starter and takes initiative;
- Problem-solving skills; conflict resolution and interpersonal skills;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency, including Excel;
- Proficiency in Google docs, survey forms;
- Experience with Canvas or comparable course management system is highly desirable.
Salary : $27 - $33
