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Temporary Administrative Assistant - The Winston Center, Carroll School of Management

The Winston Center, a division of the Carroll School of Management, seeks a highly organized temporary Administrative Assistant to support the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide range of events and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide logistical support for events, including developing timelines, coordinating menus, vendors, venues, and arranging media and technology services.
• Manage event budgets, coordinate publicity efforts, conduct post-event evaluations, and maintain clear, proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders to anticipate and meet program needs.
• Support day-to-day administrative tasks related to event and program operations, as needed.

Position Details:
Hourly rate: $23.00-$25.00, commensurate with experience
Non-benefited, temporary position

• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• A strong commitment to customer service and an interest in identifying tools and strategies to improve efficiency are essential.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in event or conference planning; experience in an academic or higher education setting strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Exceptional computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Adobe applications; familiarity with databases preferred

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.