Administrative Assistant, Career & Experiential Learning

Founded in 1879 Curry College is a private four-year liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors and over 70 minors and concentrations as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation sex identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law including Title IX.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Career & Experiential Learning the Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact for customers including students faculty and staff employers alumni and parents. The Administrative Assistant (AA) is responsible for the coordination of overall office support functions for Career & Experiential Learning.

Essential Functions:

1. Reception/Front Desk Functions

• Provide exceptional customer service to all visitors and callers screening and prioritizing inquiries;
• Respond to requests for information from students alumni parents employers faculty staff and off-campus constituents via email phone mail and in person;
• Manage drop-in services ensuring visitors receive prompt assistance or referral to the appropriate staff member;
• Follow up on inquiries and messages in a timely and professional manner;
• Assist students and alumni in navigating Handshake and other career resources;
• Provide support to employers recruiting Curry students serving as a point of contact and resource;
• Maintain and organize career-related resources including job/internship postings study abroad information and graduate school materials;
• Oversee upkeep of the Collaboration Space and ensure resources are accessible and well-stocked;
• Hire train and supervise student workers and interns;
• Maintain office files equipment (copiers printers etc.) and general office organization;
• Order track and inventory office and event supplies to ensure availability;
• Process financial paperwork including check requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with college policies.

Entry and Technical Support:

• Support the office with administering surveys and collecting data on events student utilization and additional office activity. Prepare data for reports as needed;
• Provide data entry of information into excel and other software systems;
• Utilize Handshake to approve employers and jobs generate reports create correspondence to students and event registration pages;
• Provide support as needed to the Career Advisors with collecting and researching student placement post-graduation through outreach and social media research and data entry.

3. Event Management and Marketing

• Lead the logistical efforts associated with large scale CXL events such as career fairs and the Curry Commitment Program;
• Collaborate with campus partners to leverage data to enhance marketing of the College academic programs and CXL to support recruitment retention and branding efforts;
• Support the Associate Director for Employer relations in the coordination of employer recruitment efforts and events on and off campus including on-campus recruiting employer info-sessions coffee chats and career fairs;
• Coordinate CXL participation in college functions such Admissions Open House Accepted Students Day Orientation and other events;
• Serve as the general marketing and communications coordinator and lead the design and development of marketing materials for the office.

4. Administrative Functions:

• Assist students in the on-campus employment search process and act as the main point of contact in the office for this program;
• Assist with maintaining department events and staff activities calendars managing travel arrangements and setting up meetings;
• Manage various social media channels; provide updates promote and market events and services offered and disseminate relevant content using professional judgment;
• Manage the evaluation design and ongoing improvements of office processes procedures and forms to improve operating efficiency;
• Assist with documenting policies and procedures writing operations manuals for the office etc.;
• Take notes at meetings as needed; Contribute to team effort by assisting with special projects and additional tasks as needed;
• Make phone calls and follow-up with constituents as needed;
• Research information as needed.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality parameters of operation professional protocols and individual privacy;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Director and/or Executive Director.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 31 2026. However applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Essential Characteristics:

• Demonstrates initiative and follow-through in completing tasks and achieving goals;
• Communicates clearly purposefully and effectively in both written and verbal formats;
• Exhibits strong organizational and time-management skills to deliver high-quality results;
• Maintains a positive professional demeanor by showing courtesy cooperation sensitivity and respect when interacting with diverse individuals;
• Works independently with strong attention to detail while effectively managing pressure competing priorities and multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree required;
• At least two years of experience in customer service and office administration;
• Proficiency in office management skills including filing phone support scheduling and organization with strong attention to detail;
• Strong writing interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse individuals;
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard office software;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks set priorities meet deadlines and consistently follow up and follow through on assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field;
• Experience in marketing event planning or related areas; skills in social media graphic design or communications are highly desirable;
• Familiarity with databases and career platforms particularly Handshake;
• Prior experience working with college students or in a higher education setting.

Hourly Rate:

$19.00 to $21.00

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff Curry College will honor your experiences perspectives and unique identity. Together our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming.

At the Colleges discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the College an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the College) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer as required by Title IX and its federal regulations including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance the Office for Civil Rights or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan M. Hernandez Ed.D Vice President for Diversity Equity and Belonging InterimTitleIXand Section 504 Coordinator:Office 121 King Administrative Building 55 Atherton Street Milton MA. 02186.

Office of Civil Rights (OCR): Boston Office Office for Civil Rights US Department of Education 9th Floor 5 Post Office Square Boston MA 02109-3921 Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: Email:

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 31 2026. However applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please apply online at for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references one of which must be a former or current supervisor including complete contact information and professional titles.

By submitting an application you are attesting the following:

I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed false statements omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Employer to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the Employer from any liability. The Employer may contact any listed references on this application.

I acknowledge and understand that the company is an at will employer. Therefore any employee (regular temporary or other type of category employee) may resign at any time just as the Employer may terminate the employment relationship with any employee at any time with or without cause with or without notice to the other party.