Administrative Assistant 2

Working at MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture - and benefits - that just aren't found together anywhere else. If you're curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future - then take a look at this opportunity.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 , MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC) (part-time, 20 hrs/wk.), to provide complex and diverse clerical and administrative duties in support of the newly founded MCSC . Will create and maintain organizational systems; compose and edit correspondence and documents and assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, etc.; monitor and order supplies and equipment; assist with budget management, purchasing, requests for payment, invoices, etc.; schedule appointments and domestic and international travel and process travel reimbursements; organize logistics for meetings; serve as point of contact for inquiries; maintain website; support hiring and orientation of new hires; assist with event planning; and deal with confidential issues using discretion and judgment.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED : a high school diploma or its equivalent; at least three years' administrative, office, or related experience; excellent organizational, writing, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people at all levels and despite many interruptions, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and work independently and as part of a team; comfort with paper/electronic filing systems; experience arranging travel, paying invoices, ordering supplies, reconciling accounts, and with expense reimbursements; advanced-level knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; proficient internet research skills; and experience with email communications and updating websites. PREFERRED : bachelor's degree and MIT experience. Job #19296-5


Schedule to be determined.

This is a three-year term appointment.

2/9/21