Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Administrative Assistant MIT Student Support Services (S3) seeks an administrative assistant to join a collaborative team supporting the mission of Student Support and Wellbeing to create an environment that allows MIT’s diverse community of undergraduates to thrive. Will provide assistance with the daily administrative functions of Student Support Services and administrative support to a staff of nine. Primary areas of responsibility include serving as the first point of contact at the S3 front desk and back-up for Disability and Access Services (DAS) front desk; monitoring the office email account and virtual drop-in system; scheduling appointments; maintaining students’ records; providing technical support for the office, including maintaining S3’s database and website; coordinating S3 social media and communications to the community; and other day-to-day administrative and financial functions. A full description is available at https://studentlife.mit.edu/content/dsl-open-positions. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or its equivalent At least three years of administrative, office, or related experience Interest in working in a service-oriented office with a diverse student body and staff Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Attention to detail Initiative and a flexible approach to the work day in a dynamic, high-energy environment Willingness to be a welcoming representative of S3 and sensitivity to individuals in distress Excellent judgment and discretion when handling confidential information Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Experience in higher education Experience with FileMaker Rate of pay: $25.00/hour Will be able to work from home one day a week after training. Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers. Please reference job number 22185. MIT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.
