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Administrative Assistant 1

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2026-03-28

Location

Cambridge, MA

MIT

Type

Full-time On-site

Required Qualifications

High school degree
2+ years administrative/secretarial experience
Strong customer service skills
Organizational & time management skills
MS Office & Google proficiency
Handle confidential info with discretion
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Administrative Assistant 1

Posting Description

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, MIT Museum, reports to the Administrative Manager and plays a key role in supporting the administrative functions of the MIT Museum, a 70+ person DLC. This position offers day-to-day support for administrative operations and is the primary support to the Deputy Director. This position is not eligible for regular hybrid work, due to the expectation that the employee will be on site to support the administrative functions.

A full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A high school degree and minimum of two years of administrative experience that includes secretarial and office responsibilities; strong customer service orientation; excellent organizational, time management, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills; proficiency with Microsoft and Google platforms and comfort with new software; comfort with and ability to work with frequent interruptions; and ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of administrative, office, or related experience; and MIT experience including MIT’s financial systems (SAP, Concur, Coupa, Atlas).

May include occasional evening and weekend hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

📋What are the required qualifications for this Office Administrator role at MIT Museum?

Required: high school degree and minimum 2 years administrative experience including secretarial/office duties. Must have strong customer service, excellent organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google platforms; comfort with new software, frequent interruptions, and handling confidential information with discretion. See more administration jobs.

🏢Is hybrid or remote work available for this Administrative Assistant position?

No, this position is not eligible for regular hybrid work. Full on-site presence in Cambridge, MA is required to support MIT Museum's administrative functions. Explore administration support roles for other options.

📄How do I apply for the MIT Museum Office Administrator job?

Submit a single PDF containing your resume and cover letter specifying relevant qualifications. Full details via MIT Museum careers. Deadline: March 28, 2026. Check free resume templates for tips.

What preferred qualifications are there for this role?

Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus 2+ years administrative/office experience. Ideal: prior MIT experience with financial systems like SAP, Concur, Coupa, Atlas. May require occasional evening/weekend hours. View similar staff administration jobs.

🔧What does the Office Administrator do at MIT Museum?

Reports to Administrative Manager, provides primary support to Deputy Director, handles day-to-day administrative operations for 70+ person team. Focus: customer service, organization, confidential tasks. Fully on-site at MIT Museum in Cambridge, MA. Learn more about higher ed career advice.

🌍Does this position offer visa sponsorship?

No visa sponsorship mentioned. Candidates must have work authorization for US employment. Review admin jobs or scholarships for related opportunities.
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