The School of Engineering's undergraduate and graduate deans are here to support students, faculty, and staff. As An Engine for Good, our leadership empowers the Tufts engineering community to improve the world through the advancement of science, technology, and engineering.

Under limited supervision, provides advanced administrative support and coordinates operations for department or business unit. Handles confidential situations, resolves problems and serves as primary resource for students, faculty staff and other constituents.

Under the direction of supervisor/manager:

• Serves as highly visible resource for internal and external constituents; explains/enforces department policies and procedures; researches and resolves escalated problems or concerns and may communicate on behalf of direct managers. Work with marketing and communications team on communications projects and materials.
• Produces and edits complex documents, reports, spreadsheets and other material for presentations. Responds to routine correspondence; prepares meeting agendas and minutes.
• Coordinates multiple calendars. Schedules complex meetings and logistics that may include external groups/constituents.
• Oversees daily operations of department or business unit. Evaluates workflow, productivity and customer service.
• Oversees services from university departments to ensure technology, facilities, procurement and other needs are met.
• Oversees databases and file systems. Manipulates and audits data or requests data from other sources for reports for analysis.
• Coordinates plans and logistics for projects and larger scale events. Handles marketing and publicity, communication with speakers and coordination of venue. Tracks project timelines and deliverables.
• Monitors and tracks expenditures, researches and resolves problems, prepares reports, assists with assigned projections and works with department/unit leadership as needed. 
• Trains new support staff, students and temporary help. May provide direction, guidance, and feedback on work performance.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge & Skills as Typically Acquired Through High School/GED and  5 plus years of related experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite especially Excel 
• Ability to monitor financial transactions.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• College degree may serve as a substitute for some years of experience

About Tufts University

This is Tufts. Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway). Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world. At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you. Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ...Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most. We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging. Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world. An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen. Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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