Senior Administrative Assistant
Beacon Hill Staffing Group
Boston, Massachusetts
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$40 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Academic Background, Administrative Skills, Biology, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Follow Through, Fortune 500 Customers, Higher Education, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Manage Agenda, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Strategic Planning, Team Player
LOCATION
Boston, Massachusetts
POSTED
1 day ago
Our client, a higher education institution in the Boston area, is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support a senior leadership office. This is a 3+ month, onsite assignment, with hours 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and paying $35-40/hour depending on experience. The role operates in a fast-paced, collaborative academic environment supporting executive-level strategy, operations, and university-wide initiatives. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative and operational support, including drafting communications, preparing materials, and maintaining documentation
- Coordinate executive-level meetings, committees, and initiatives (agenda development, logistics, follow-ups, and materials distribution)
- Manage complex calendaring and planning for senior leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
- Act as a liaison between executives and internal departments, facilitating communication and project coordination
- Support strategic initiatives, governance processes, and executive search efforts
- Oversee performance planning logistics and maintain organizational resources and reporting documentation
- Assist with special projects and time-sensitive initiatives requiring strong project management and attention to detail
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives or performing high-level administrative functions in complex environments
- Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and coordinate cross-functional teams
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
- High attention to detail with excellent follow-through
- Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
- Experience supporting committees, governance bodies, or large-scale initiatives preferred
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
About the Company
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Beacon Hill Staffing Group
Beacon Hill Staffing Group was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
Our niche brands provide direct hire, executive search, temporary staffing, contract consulting and temp/contract-to-hire solutions to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Government Services, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences, Beacon Hill Solutions and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com.
Or you can visit one of our branch locations www.beaconhillstaffing.com/locations
We look forward to working with you.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.beaconhillstaffing.com/