Senior Administrative Assistant

Senior Administrative Assistant  Our client, a prestigious university located in Cambridge, is seeking a high level administrative assistant to join their team.  This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to become permanent.    The Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dean of the department.  This person will be responsible for managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and serving as the first point of contact for the Dean.  This person will also establish and maintain a professional and welcoming environment in the reception area and provide courteous customer service to all inquiries, including walk-in visitors, telephone calls, and e-mails.  Other duties include maintaining office files, making travel arrangements, and managing other diverse projects in support of the Dean and the department.    Requirements: 3-5 years of experience providing professional administrative support at a senior level Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail Good writing, editing, and communication skills Must enjoy contact with a wide variety of personalities including prospective applicants, parents, and alumni Ability to use discretion, sensitivity, and tact in all professional interactions Ability to exercise good judgment with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work efficiently to meet deadlines in a very busy environment Experience and proficiency with computer applications including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and e-mail software College degree and MIT experience preferredInterested candidates should submit their resumes in Word format to hnora@hollisterstaff.com . Company Profile Founded in 1988, Hollister Inc. has earned a solid reputation for providing New England's finest companies with some of the most talented professionals in the area. Our clients represent the area's most vibrant and successful businesses - from small, progressing companies to Fortune 100 enterprises, across a variety of industries including; commercial software, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, consulting, financial services, retail, higher education, publishing and advertising. By partnering with them to understand the fundamental dynamics of their business, we are able to efficiently and effectively serve their full range of recruiting needs. SOMWBA certified woman owned business Ranked as one of Massachusetts Top 100 Woman-Led Businesses * 2007 Stevie Award Recipient 2007 Induction into the Boston Business Hall of Fame through Junior Achievement, Massachusetts Hollister Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employment/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetics, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. Company:  Hollister Inc.Location:  Boston, MAStatus:  Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:  Administrative/ClericalExperience:  2+ to 5 YearsCareer Level:  Experienced (Non-Manager)Education:  Unspecified Reference Code:  BHJOB647_63046Contact Name:  Hollister Inc. Phone:  (617)654-0200