Administrative & Events Assistant

Boston College • Newton, MA

2d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Director of Event Management. As a member of the Event Management team, the Administrative & Events Assistant coordinates event services with University Service Departments and outside vendors; and acts as the primary point of contact for customer service inquiries, including managing incoming phone calls and emails. This position maintains professional relationships within the Boston College community, including students, faculty, and staff, as well as all external clients and vendors. The Assistant utilizes and applies event management technology to create accurate event records; and consistently prioritizes services to ensure events are planned and executed in a timely manner. Assists other employees with job functions in their absence; and is able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, as business levels require.

Requirements

• One to three years of event planning support experience, required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP, and/or Collegiate Conference and Events Program (CCEP) designation, preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates event services with University Service Departments and outside vendors.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for customer service inquiries, including managing incoming phone calls and emails.
• Maintains professional relationships within the Boston College community, including students, faculty, and staff, as well as all external clients and vendors.
• Utilizes and applies event management technology to create accurate event records.
• Consistently prioritizes services to ensure events are planned and executed in a timely manner.
• Assists other employees with job functions in their absence.
• Works weekends, evenings, and holidays, as business levels require.

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