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Administrative Coordinator, Academic Affairs - The Fletcher School

Overview:

The Fletcher School is the United States’ first professional graduate school of international affairs. Since 1933 Fletcher’s multi-disciplinary education in international relations, law, and business, has prepared the world’s leaders to become innovative problem-solvers in government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations. The Fletcher School seeks to fulfill its mission in the most environmentally sensible way possible. We are also committed to increasing the diversity of our administrative staff and we support work-life balance. Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

The Administrative Coordinator performs a wide range of complex activities that support the business operations and administration of the Office of Academic Affairs. The Coordinator directly supports the Academic Dean and acts as a central source of information and problem solving for the Office of Academic Affairs.

Under minimal supervision, the Administrative Coordinator provides advanced administrative support and communications for the department:

Handles complex and confidential situations and requests and serves in a highly visible capacity as a Oversees daily operation of the office
Produces and drafts reports and other complex documents and materials, including proofreading and editing
Coordinates department financial activities to include oversight of budget (monitoring, tracking expenditures, troubleshooting problems and preparing reports), initiating requisitions, requesting payments, making purchases, and reconciling expenses
May also coordinate programs and/or projects for department.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Requirements:

High School diploma
Minimum 3-5 years of financial/administrative/management related responsibilities OR an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required
Computer skills, including full MS Office Suite and Adobe Tools
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures
Highly professional while working productively and independently on projects/assignments
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to make coherent and appropriate decisions in a timely manner
Strong work ethic-commits to integrity and performs duties with diligence
Detail oriented
Ability to take initiative
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

BA/BS attained from an accredited institution
Knowledge of Tufts Systems
Knowledge of basic finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures a plus
Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations

By Tufts University

Tufts University wants to light up the minds of New England scholars. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas such as education, engineering, psychology, art, English, music, and medicine. The university enrolls some 10,000 s...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Medford, MA

DATE POSTED

June 23, 2023