Administrative Assistant 2 job at Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT in Cambridge, MA

Title: Administrative Assistant 2 Location: Cambridge United States Job Description: Job Number: 25768 Functional Area: Administration Department: Chemistry School Area: Science Pay Range Minimum: $27.00 Pay Range Maximum: $32.90 Employment Type: Full-Time Employment Category: Non-Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available: No Schedule: 9am-5:30pm Pay Grade: 5 Posting Description ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II, Chemistry, provides comprehensive administrative support for Principal Investigators (PIs) and their respective research groups in the Department of Chemistry; is responsible for various activities, including but not limited to managing faculty schedules, coordinating events, supporting academic courses, preparing documents, purchasing supplies, coordinating travel, monitoring budgets, developing and maintaining webpages, and helping to process group members’ appointments. Will anticipate and initiate actions regarding lab and office operations, which requires they have in-depth knowledge of the Institute and departmental policies and procedures. The full job description is available here: https://science.mit.edu/contact/employment-opportunities/ Job Requirements REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of administrative or office experience; exceptional organizational, problem solving, and multitasking skills; attention to detail; a positive customer service attitude; an ability to proactively manage projects and time; understand how to prioritize competing demands and communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors; ability to interpret, communicate, and apply policies and procedures; strong computer skills. PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree and experience in a research or academic setting. This position is on-site 4 days a week in Cambridge, MA with the possibility of working remotely 1 day per week Apply To This Job