Job Description

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND PROJECT ASSOCIATE, Office of the Provost, to support the vice provost and the mission of the Office of the Vice Provost for International Activities (OVPIA).  Will provide high-level and comprehensive administrative support; develop in-depth knowledge of Institute policies and procedures in order to anticipate and initiate actions regarding office operations and an understanding of the functioning of other departments; serve as a high-level individual contributor and/or coordinator of multiple projects; work directly with the senior director and various stakeholders and use established project management tools, philosophies, and methodologies to coordinate, drive, and track initiatives/projects that support the OVPIA’s strategic objectives; implement complex projects from conception, scope definition, and schedule management through to completion; use awareness of protocols, international and cultural sensitivities, and MIT values to liaise with senior government and corporate leaders and high net worth individuals from many countries; and provide high-quality support for MIT’s international relations and representations.