Dean's Office Admin & Events Coordinator

Tufts University; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University (Fletcher School) seeks an Administrative Assistant to the Dean to provide expert administrative support and effective communication within the department. The role involves managing the Dean’s calendar, coordinating travel, and handling confidential inquiries with a professional presence.

The position requires high-level organization, experience with Microsoft Office, and the ability to supervise office operations and events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED with 5–7 years of administrative experience OR a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including word processing, editing and graphics functions, spreadsheet and database knowledge.
• Bookkeeping or basic accounting knowledge and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced administrative support for the Dean's Office and handles confidential matters.
• Manages calendars, bookings, and travel arrangements for the Dean and Executive Associate Dean.
• Oversees daily office operations, workflow, and resource allocation to meet department needs.
• Prepares and drafts reports, spreadsheets, and data summaries for department use.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes meetings and special events with attention to logistics and budgets.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tufts University (Fletcher School) seeks an Administrative Assistant to the Dean to provide expert administrative support and effective communication within the department. The role involves managing the Dean’s calendar, coordinating travel, and handling confidential inquiries with a professional presence.

The position requires high-level organization, experience with Microsoft Office, and the ability to supervise office operations and events.