Strategic Executive Assistant to Interim Leadership

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Interim Executive Director and Dean of the Performance Division. You will manage calendars, prepare materials, coordinate travel, and oversee cross-functional projects with a high degree of discretion.

The role emphasizes organization, initiative, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7–10 years of executive-level support in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Proven calendar, travel, and meeting-material coordination at an executive level.
• Strong written and verbal communication, editing, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills with high discretion and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex, fast-moving calendar across college-wide executive responsibilities.
• Prepare meeting materials, summaries, and action items for leadership reviews.
• Coordinate communications and travel, and track follow-ups with owners.
• Provide cross-functional project coordination and documentation.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communications

Budget tracking

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Berklee College of Music in Boston seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Interim Executive Director and Dean of the Performance Division. You will manage calendars, prepare materials, coordinate travel, and oversee cross-functional projects with a high degree of discretion.

The role emphasizes organization, initiative, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.