Administrative Assistant

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Temporary Professional – Cambridge, MA, US

Salary Range: $26.00 to $30.00 hourly

Reports To:

Director of Finance

Start Date:

July 2026 – August 2026

The Business Office at BB&N is seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Temporary Project Support Assistant to support the Business Office during the summer. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to engage with the broader school community while contributing to key operational initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and eager to take on projects.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the school‑wide Operations Calendar, including account setup and ongoing data entry.
• Support the creation and formatting of a school‑wide Organizational Chart using an established template.
• Collaborate with the Bursar to assist with records management, including organizing, digitizing, and maintaining project files.
• Contribute to the Operations Project Tracker by logging updates, monitoring progress, and flagging action items.
• Serve as a point of contact for community‑facing project tasks, supporting cross‑departmental communication and engagement with faculty, staff, and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A hardworking, passionate, and dedicated community member who values and respects diversity, promotes equity and inclusion, and demonstrates cooperation, collaboration, and leadership when necessary; at least 1–3 years of project support experience.
• Applicants must be 18 years old.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear, professional, and culturally responsive communication skills (written and verbal).
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, file management, document formatting, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and anticipate needs.
• Commitment to BB&N's values in daily work.

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands.

Compensation for eligible full‑time and part‑time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health and dental insurance; commuter benefits; long‑term disability insurance; and more.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non‑job‑related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.