Administrative Lead, Environmental Hub

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University is seeking a Senior Department Administrator to manage the Environmental Hub, spanning ECS, UEP, and ENVS. You will handle department administration, finances, and operations, and provide services to faculty, staff, and students.

You will supervise staff, coordinate hiring, payroll, and reporting, and partner with related offices on space, IT, and policy matters. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication, time management, analytical, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Solid budget and financial management experience and familiarity with research funding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Acts as resource to explain and interpret policies for students and faculty; advises Chairs/Directors in administrative matters.
• Participates in strategic planning and liaises with student and business services departments.
• Supervises department support staff and student/temporary employees.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff; ensures coverage and productivity in department operations.
• Oversees hiring, payroll, and employment status transactions; partners with TSS on issues.
• Compiles data, develops reports, and supports department budgets and forecasting.

Skills

Communication

Budget management

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Tufts University is seeking a Senior Department Administrator to manage the Environmental Hub, spanning ECS, UEP, and ENVS. You will handle department administration, finances, and operations, and provide services to faculty, staff, and students.

You will supervise staff, coordinate hiring, payroll, and reporting, and partner with related offices on space, IT, and policy matters. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.