Strategic Administrative & Operations Coordinator

Tufts University; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the department’s operations. Under limited supervision, you will coordinate calendars, manage complex communications, and assist faculty, staff, and students with confidential matters.

You will oversee daily workflows, prepare reports, support event planning and handle financial and HR transactions in collaboration with the leadership team.

Qualifications

• High School / GED required or equivalent.
• College degree may substitute for some years of experience.
• Related Experience 5+ years in administrative roles.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to monitor financial transactions.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a visible resource for internal and external constituents; enforces department policies and handles escalated issues.
• Produces and edits complex documents, reports, and materials for presentations; responds to routine correspondence.
• Coordinates multiple calendars and schedules complex meetings and logistics, including external groups.
• Oversees daily operations of the department; evaluates workflow, productivity, and customer service.
• Oversees databases and file systems; audits data and compiles reports for analysis.
• Coordinates plans and logistics for projects and larger events, including speaker coordination and venue logistics.

Skills

MS Office

Calendar management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tufts University’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the department’s operations. Under limited supervision, you will coordinate calendars, manage complex communications, and assist faculty, staff, and students with confidential matters.

You will oversee daily workflows, prepare reports, support event planning and handle financial and HR transactions in collaboration with the leadership team.