Administrative Assistant - Law School

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to Professor Ray D. Madoff, Faculty Director, the Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support, as well as day-to-day operational support, for the Initiative for Tax Reform and the Common Good at Boston College Law School. The Faculty Director directs the substance and priorities of the Initiative; the Administrative Assistant keeps her schedule, correspondence, and the Initiative’s logistics running smoothly, coordinates outside consultants and experts, tracks deliverables and timelines, and manages the Initiative’s social media and marketing presence. This position may be structured as either part-time or full-time — both will be considered. The appointment runs through May 31, 2028, with a strong likelihood of extension based on continued funding. Some early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required. Please include a cover letter describing your interest in the role and the mission with your application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of related administrative support experience; higher education, law, or policy/advocacy setting preferred.
• Advanced-level experience with standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe, online calendars, databases, mail merges).
• Strong organizational and project-support skills; extremely detail-oriented; able to manage complex calendaring.
• Experience managing social media and supporting marketing or communications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a small team, with sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters; high degree of professionalism, tact, and patience.
• Genuine interest in and passion for the Initiative’s mission of building a fairer, more coherent tax system.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative support for the Initiative for Tax Reform and the Common Good.
• Provides day-to-day operational support for the Initiative.
• Manages the Faculty Director's schedule and correspondence.
• Ensures the Initiative's logistics run smoothly.
• Coordinates outside consultants and experts.
• Tracks deliverables and timelines.
• Manages the Initiative’s social media and marketing presence.
• Composes correspondence and records minutes.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level