The Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of front desk, administrative and office support tasks and activities supporting the Chair of Epidemiology as well as the faculty and staff in the department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations support of the department. Serves as primary operational and administrative contact for all internal and external constituencies. Coordinates the provision of office needs and staff support services to the office and participates in the coordination and completion of special projects and/or events.

Required Skills

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant office experience required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel primarily).
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion and sensitivity.
• Must be committed to providing the highest level of customer service and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high volume, deadline-oriented customer focused environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Position is hourly, non-exempt.
• Standard operating hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, M-F. Some evenings/weekends may be required when staffing events, etc.
• This is an in-person/on-premises role with occasional opportunity for remote work, upon consideration of impact on business operations.
• Familiarity with Google Docs, PowerPoint and Qualtrics, preferable.
• Any citation manager software such as Zotero or Endnote a plus.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Required Experience

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant office experience required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel primarily).
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion and sensitivity.
• Must be committed to providing the highest level of customer service and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high volume, deadline-oriented customer focused environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Position is hourly, non-exempt.
• Standard operating hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, M-F. Some evenings/weekends may be required when staffing events, etc.
• This is an in-person/on-premises role with occasional opportunity for remote work, upon consideration of impact on business operations.
• Familiarity with Google Docs, PowerPoint and Qualtrics, preferable.
• Any citation manager software such as Zotero or Endnote a plus.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.