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Administrative Assistant, Office for Prevention & Education

BostonOn-siteFull-time

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Provides administrative support to the Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern University, handling communications, event coordination, budget reconciliation, and confidential records while supporting student wellness programs.

About this role

About the Opportunity

The Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern (OPEN)is a collaborative, student-facing office at Northeastern University dedicated to prevention, education, and training in the areas of alcohol and other drug use, sexual violence, sexual health, and broader wellness initiatives. The Administrative Assistant will collaborate withthe team of nine staff to supportthe daily operations ofthe office.

This role is well suited for someone who brings strong organizational skills,soundprofessional judgment, and a genuine commitment to student well-being. Candidates should be comfortableworking inan office thatsupports students around sensitive health topics.Priority will be given to candidates who apply by August 7th.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications

  • Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for the office across all channels,maintaining a professional and supportive tone at all times

  • Communicate on substantive matters with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and parents

Program & Administrative Support

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support across OPEN programs and initiatives, including bystander intervention education, sexual health programming, and other wellness campaigns

  • Coordinate logistics for meetings, presentations, and major events, including scheduling, room reservations, and preparation of materials

  • Track attendance for major programs and produce summary reports for leadership

  • Support budget reconciliation by organizing and processing invoices

Office Operations

  • Oversee a range of administrative projects including vendor coordination, supply management, and general office workflow

  • Maintain and organize confidential records and sensitive materials with discretion and in compliance with university policies

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of an organization and with external constituents

  • Demonstrated commitment to providing inclusive, affirming, and welcoming spaces for students of all backgrounds and identities

  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, take initiative appropriately, and recognize when to escalate

  • Experience handling confidential materials and navigating sensitive situations calmly and professionally

  • Strong attention to detail, proofreading, and follow-through

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook; must be able to learn new applications and troubleshoot independently

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degreeand/or1–3 years of administrative experience

  • Experience working with young adults or a college-aged population

  • Familiarity with Salesforce, WordPress, Qualtrics, and/or Canva

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

106H

Expected Hiring Range:

$23.37 - $32.14

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Skills

Attendance TrackingBudget ReconciliationCanvaConfidential Records ManagementExcelInvoice ProcessingMicrosoft OfficeOutlookPowerPointQualtricsRoom ReservationsSalesforceSupply ManagementTeamsVendor CoordinationWordWordPress

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