Executive Assistant - University Setting - Worcester, MA ($26 - $38/hour)

ProPivotal

Worcester (MA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

ProPivotal in Worcester, MA is building a pool for executive assistant work in higher education, seeking candidates who thrive in university settings and value impactful work. This temporary assignment offers real calendar management, polished written communication, discreet handling of sensitive information, and the ability to keep a senior leader’s day running smoothly.

The process is fast with recruiter review.

Qualifications

  • Experience as an executive assistant in higher education is a plus.
  • Strong calendar management and polished written communication are required.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and professionally.
  • Ability to keep a senior leader’s day running smoothly with minimal prompting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage calendars, scheduling, and coordination for senior leaders.
  • Provide clear, professional written communication as needed.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and security.
  • Ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently for executive stakeholders.

Skills

Calendar management
Written communication
Discretion with sensitive information
Senior leader support

Job description

Compensation: $26 - $38/hour. Weekly pay, fast interview, quick response.

If you do your best work inside a university or college environment -- the rhythm of an academic calendar, the mix of faculty, administration, and students, the sense that the work actually matters -- this is worth a look. ProPivotal is building a candidate pool for executive assistant work in higher education in the Worcester, MA area, and we want to hear from people who belong in that world.

  • Work that uses real skills. Executive assistant roles in higher education call for sharp calendar management, polished written communication, discreet handling of sensitive information, and the ability to keep a senior leader's day running without being asked twice.
  • A setting you actually want to be in. University environments are intellectually alive -- collaborative, mission-driven, and full of people who care about what they do. If that's where you thrive, this is your lane.
  • Worcester is worth it. A genuine college city with multiple institutions, accessible transit, and a professional community that punches above its weight. Easy to get to, easy to stay in.
  • Compensation listed above -- no guessing. ProPivotal posts pay openly. You know what you're looking at before you apply.
  • A fast, direct process. No black hole. When you apply, a real recruiter reviews your background and moves quickly. If there's a fit, you'll know.

This is a temporary assignment through ProPivotal. If you have executive assistant experience and a genuine interest in higher education.

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