• Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)


    Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

     

    + Job Number: 25055

    + Functional Area: Administration

    + Department: Chancellor's Office

    + School Area: Chancellor's

    + Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

    + Employment Category: Non-Exempt

    + Visa Sponsorship Available: No

    + Schedule:

     

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    Posting Description

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHANCELLOR (EA), Office of the Chancellor, will provide high-level administrative support to the Chancellor, ensuring seamless coordination of priorities, communications, and engagements; provide high-level administrative and operational support with minimal supervision, enabling the Chancellor and the Chancellor's Office to focus on strategic priorities and emerging issues that advance student life and learning; manage complex scheduling; prepare and track materials, facilitating timely and clear responses and deliverables; anticipate needs and initiate actions; and represent the office with professionalism and discretion in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

     

    Find the full job description here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qb40l83poihe56szb340y/Executive-Assistant-to-Chancellor-s-Office-7.7.25.pdf?rlkey=t2ly8jigfpt59ic5gsrp2hal9&st=u9te2bly&dl=0

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of seven years of related experience; be well-informed about campus, national, and global events; the ability to anticipate the needs of a high-profile executive, think strategically, and act with discretion; strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues across the Chancellor’s Office, as well as with the President's and Provost's Offices, to support shared administrative functions; proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Google Suite; and demonstrated organizational, project management, and writing skills. PREFERRED: Executive Assistant experience in large organizations or a university environment. Job #25055-8

     

    Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

     

    This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week on campus.

     

    This is a grade 8 position. Details on MIT salary grades are available here: https://hr.mit.edu/managers/pay.

     

    Please include a cover letter and resume with the application.

     

    Revised 7/11/2025