Executive Assistant

Overview

The Fletcher School at Tufts University, founded in 1933, is a premier graduate school of global affairs, offering interdisciplinary study, research, and practice of international affairs, law, and business. Emphasizing experiential learning, Fletcher’s impact is exemplified by its global network of more than 11,000 alumni in 148 countries. With a mission to educate leaders and advance solutions through government, business, and civil society, Fletcher works at the intersection of the most complex global challenges in a constantly evolving and interconnected world. Fletcher’s Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing department is responsible for building and promoting Fletcher’s brand, informing and engaging its community, and marketing the school’s offerings.

What You'll Do

The Executive Assistant supports the work of the Dean and Executive Associate Dean (EAD) by carrying out complex administrative duties which include: managing and prioritizing a high volume of meeting requests on a very complicated calendar; assisting the executive in managing and prioritizing communications with internal and external constituencies; organizing and planning logistics of meetings, retreats, and other larger events; editing, proofreading, and composing correspondence and reports; participating in or leading assigned projects for the executive's office; and organizing and planning complex travel arrangements. This position reports to the Executive Staff Officer.

• Manages and prioritizes executive’s schedule of meetings, including managing high volume of overlapping requests.
• Prepares agendas and other materials (some confidential) for meetings.
• Drafts and refines correspondence and other communications.
• Participates in and manages special projects as required.
• Monitors the budget and ensures expenses are within prescribed budget.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Associate's Degree Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of Associate’s Degree or equivalent
• 5 years of related experience
• Superior written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work with confidential information and data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in a not-for-profit or university setting

Pay Range

Minimum $33.00, Midpoint $39.30, Maximum $45.60

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.