Administrative Assistant - Law School

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

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.

Hiring Range: $26.32/hr to $32.88/hr pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

• 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; skilled at composing correspondence and recording minutes.
• 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.

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• 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
  403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employee handbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://.