Executive Assistant - The Fletcher School

The Fletcher School at Tufts University, founded in 1933, is a premier graduate school of global affairs, offering interdisciplinary study, research, and practice of international affairs, law, and business. Emphasizing experiential learning, Fletcher's impact is exemplified by its global network of more than 11,000 alumni in 148 countries. With a mission to educate leaders and advance solutions through government, business, and civil society, Fletcher works at the intersection of the most complex global challenges in a constantly evolving and interconnected world. Fletcher's Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing department is responsible for building and promoting Fletcher's brand, informing and engaging its community, and marketing the school's offerings.

The Executive Assistant supports the work of the Dean and Executive Associate Dean (EAD) by carrying out complex administrative duties which include: managing and prioritizing a high volume of meeting requests on a very complicated calendar; assisting the executive in managing and prioritizing communications with internal and external constituencies; organizing and planning logistics of meetings, retreats, and other larger events; editing, proofreading, and composing correspondence and reports; participating in or leading assigned projects for the executive's office; and organizing and planning complex travel arrangements. This position reports to the Executive Staff Officer.

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Associate's Degree Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of Associate's Degree or equivalent
• 5 years of related experience
• Superior written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work with confidential information and data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in a not-for-profit or university setting