Senior Administrative Assistant, Housing & Programs

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support and help coordinate the daily operations of Housing and Residential Life (OHRL). You will manage payroll for student staff, graduate assistants, and interns while supervising the front desk and handling inquiries from students and families.

The role includes procurement duties, coordinating vendor payments, and assisting in communications and reports for OHRL, OCL, and MAS.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time (or equivalent) experience in office management or administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office systems.
• Ability to handle payroll and procurement tasks with accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and coordinate daily operations of Housing and Residential Life (OHRL).
• Manage payroll for OHRL student staff, graduate assistants, and interns.
• Oversee front desk operations and respond to inquiries from students and families.
• Coordinate procurement transactions and vendor payments.
• Prepare reports, publications, and communications as needed.

Skills

Office management

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support and help coordinate the daily operations of Housing and Residential Life (OHRL). You will manage payroll for student staff, graduate assistants, and interns while supervising the front desk and handling inquiries from students and families.

The role includes procurement duties, coordinating vendor payments, and assisting in communications and reports for OHRL, OCL, and MAS.