Senior Administrative Assistant for a University in Boston

Our University Client in Boston is looking for an  Administrative Assistant to their team. This is a contract role.

Responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

• Performs more complex administrative activities including managing projects, composing letters and reports, preparing/editing presentations, and recommending or making purchase decisions.
• Provides assistance, training to other administrative staff and may supervise other staff. Includes frequent/continual contact with customers and executives.
• Drafts, and responds to e-mails and/or written correspondence
• Answers questions and resolves issues for all constituent groups or University offices. 
• Edit spreadsheets and prepares presentations.
• Update databases.

Qualifications and Skills Include (But are not limited to)

• Bachelors Degree
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Can handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Prior experience in a university preferable.
• Has intermediate to advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and basic presentation or database applications.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, leadership, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.