Executive Assistant to Presidential Advisor, Science & Technology Policy

Posting Description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY Office of the Presidentprovides high-level and varied administrative support tothe Presidential Advisor Science and Technology Policy; provides administrative support to Vice President for Government Affairs when on Cambridge campus;manages day-to-day operations of the office; coordinates complex calendar management intricate domestic and international travel and multifaceted logistics and materials for meetings; monitors correspondence and composes and edits documents presentations and reports; anticipates needs and assists with moving the Presidential Advisors priorities forward; tracks action items and commitments; represents thePresidential Advisorto senior stakeholders; processes travel expense reports and vendor payments prepares purchase orders and maintains financial records;and coordinates events andworks on special projects as needed.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimumof sevenyears of administrative office or related experience; abilityto anticipate the needs of the office and act strategically; excellentinterpersonalorganizational time management project management and writing and communication skills; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all levels of the Institute and with the external community; judgment tact and discretion with sensitive and confidential information; self-motivation and a bias for action;ability to work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously; advanced-level computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office SAP and Concur; ability to work in different platforms and learn various technologies; and ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team. PREFERRED: Bachelors degree; experience working with C-suite executives within a large organization or university environment; and proficiency using a Mac.

4/23/2026