Senior Administrative Assistant, Department Head's Office

Senior Administrative AssistantUnder minimal supervision, provides diverse, complex, and high-level administrative support for the day-to-day activities and operations of the Department Head's office; provides calendar management and administrative support for programs, events and projects; serves as a high-level contributor or coordinator of multiple projects; serves as liaison between Department Head office and MIT offices, collaborating institutions, research centers, industry partners; works closely with travel agents in arranging complex domestic and international travel arrangements; administers support for faculty affairs, including faculty searches, faculty appointments, promotion cases and visa applications; plans and coordinates high-profile events, such as meetings, seminars, conferences, and retreats; maintains an open Department Head office and serves as a point of contact for all visitors, faculty, staff, students; performs and assists with other projects and administrative duties as assigned; serves as a contact point between the DH and BE staff, other departments and programs, and the Dean's office.