Executive Administrative Assistant – Office of the President

Wentworth-Institute-of-Technolog; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Office of the President. You will provide high‑level administrative and operational support to senior leaders, manage calendars, draft correspondence, and coordinate events in a confidential, professional manner.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of experience, strong organizational skills, proficiency with Teams/Zoom and the Microsoft Office suite, and a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with discretion.
• Experience supporting senior executives in higher education or nonprofit settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Office of the President and senior leaders.
• Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, and travel as needed with calendar prioritization.
• Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence and meeting materials with accuracy.
• Assist with contract administration workflows and departmental records management.
• Support event planning, receptions, and confidential communications with discretion.
• Maintain organized office systems and coordinate cross‑departmental workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

The Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Office of the President. You will provide high‑level administrative and operational support to senior leaders, manage calendars, draft correspondence, and coordinate events in a confidential, professional manner.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of experience, strong organizational skills, proficiency with Teams/Zoom and the Microsoft Office suite, and a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information