SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE, Office of the President

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

24500078341220

Posted Date

12/20/2024

Salary Grade

Grade 52

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Senior Administrative Aide performs a strategic advisory role to the University President and Chief of Staff and is responsible for overall management and supervision of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and executive communications within the Office of the President. The Senior Administrative Aide serves as a trusted adviser to the Chief of Staff to advance the priorities of the president and to ensure the exceptional standing of the office. This role monitors and advises on the status of strategic initiatives and provides thorough research, data and reporting to ensure successful progression of key priorities. On behalf of the President and Chief of Staff, this role leads and propels the execution of ad hoc initiatives and programs. The Senior Administrative Aide is responsible for cultivating and fostering relationships with key constituencies including administrators, academic leaders, faculty, students, community leadership and public officials. This role formulates, translates, and embeds strategic messaging to advance the vision and culture of the university. The Senior Administrative Aide works independently on many projects and assignments, with significant level of discretion. They serve as the back up for the Chief of Staff in their absence. Some evening and weekend work and travel will be required.

Required Skills

• Bachelors degree in Higher Education Administration, Non-Profit Management, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in higher education, government, or private sector.
• Strong leadership abilities and strategic thinking/planning skills.
• Ability to perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects and use technology to achieve operational efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and critical thinking skills; adaptability to meet changing demands and work effectively with internal and external constituencies (e.g. administrators, faculty, students, community leadership and public officials).
• Ability to identify, analyze and address a wide variety of issues with a solutions-oriented lens in a high-intensity environment.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as professional experience building positive relationships and creating a welcoming and rewarding working environment.
• Some evening and weekend work and travel will be required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Non-Profit Management, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field.
• Knowledge of strategic planning practices, project management and communications.
• Ability to contribute to communication strategy, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to build, motivate, and direct a diverse staff.
• Experience in a higher education environment and knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure, and operations of a major public university.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion, exercise humility and emotional intelligence.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.