Executive Assistant to SVP — Strategy, Events & Travel

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement plan

Commuting benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President in the Office of External Affairs. You will maintain an executive calendar, prepare for meetings, coordinate travel, and track expense reports using Concur.

You will also plan division-wide meetings, assist with major initiatives, and support high-priority projects for the division. The role requires a proactive, organized professional able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3-5 years in an office environment.
• Must be a mature professional who can handle an intense workload in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priority projects with ease and efficiency.
• Self-starter, proactive, independent and analytical.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• AI tools experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Senior Vice President and maintain a busy calendar.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and track Concur reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement logistics for division-wide meetings and events.
• Assist the Director with projects and deliverables related to key priorities.
• Plan and implement logistics for division-wide meetings and events.
• Support the Director with division/university priorities and projects.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Discretion with confidential material

Organizational skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Concur

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President in the Office of External Affairs. You will maintain an executive calendar, prepare for meetings, coordinate travel, and track expense reports using Concur.

You will also plan division-wide meetings, assist with major initiatives, and support high-priority projects for the division. The role requires a proactive, organized professional able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong