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Administrative Assistant, Office for Prevention & Education


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 23 - 32
Posted: 8 August 2026 (17 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 skillssoundprofessional 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 channelsmaintaining 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

  • 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

  • Bachelors degreeand/or13 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 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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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