Sr. Administrative Assistant for a University in Cambridge

Our University Client in Cambridge is looking for an Senior Administrative Assistant to their team. This is a contract role with the potential to become a permanent. Responsibilities include (But are not limited to):

• Supports one or more mid to senior-level managers.
• 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, 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.
• Produces reports and statistics in support processes
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations.

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 as an executive assistant 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.