Senior Program Assistant, Policy & Global Studies Office

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a part-time Senior Program Assistant to support the Dean’s Office in the McCormack Graduate School. The role focuses on coordinating program and funding opportunities, assisting with student and faculty initiatives, and ensuring smooth operations across departments and centers.

The position reports to the Director of MGS and may involve evening/weekend work as needed to support events, meetings, and grant activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and three to five years of administrative and program assistance experience required; MA preferred.
• Experience in high-level administrative support and support for special projects, preferably in a higher education setting, is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, is essential.
• The position may require work during the evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage DOFFFAR and DOFFAR applications and review processes.
• Support DOSS program and student/faculty funding initiatives and review applications.
• Coordinate events, meetings, and scheduling with CLA Dean’s Office and school departments.
• Maintain website updates and communications with marketing for newsletters and brochures.
• Provide general administrative support to the Director’s Office and supervise hourly staff or work-study students.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a part-time Senior Program Assistant to support the Dean’s Office in the McCormack Graduate School. The role focuses on coordinating program and funding opportunities, assisting with student and faculty initiatives, and ensuring smooth operations across departments and centers.

The position reports to the Director of MGS and may involve evening/weekend work as needed to support events, meetings, and grant activities.