• Location: Boston MA
• Type: Perm
• Job #25384

Company Overview:
A leading university endowment management firm with a portfolio totaling $27.4 billion is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support its Operations team. This role will primarily assist the CFO and department heads in coordinating various initiatives and communications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently adjust and coordinate priorities and initiatives in support of the CFO and Operations initiatives.
• Represent the Operations team to internal and external constituencies, handling confidential information with discretion.
• Manage and communicate project deadlines, requiring independence and flexibility.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and manage complex calendars.
• Respond to inquiries requiring an understanding of the work area and policies.
• Compose, draft, edit, and format documents and presentations.
• Implement and support quarterly budget monitoring and provide financial support.
• Support efficient document management and ensure proper storage and retrieval.
• Develop annual departmental budget proposals and oversee general operating accounts.
• Arrange travel and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Process expense reimbursements using the Concur reporting system.
• Provide general back-up support to peer Administrative Assistants and office services.
• Support challenging projects on an ad-hoc basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school education or equivalent with experience accepted.
• Minimum of five years of administrative or related experience required.
• Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative and resolve complex problems with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work from Cambridge, MA, offices at least two days per week.

Compensation:
Salary: $80,000 – $92,000