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Senior Administrative Assistant, HSI

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Salary: $32 – $39 per hour

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, Sloan School of Management, serves as primary point of contact for HSI activities and communications; responds to inquiries requiring an in-depth understanding of HSI, Sloan and Institute policies and procedures, taking ownership of inquiries and ensuring they are resolved; manages the Director's complex calendar, accommodating multiple calendars and competing priorities across MIT, industry, healthcare and academic constituencies; arranges complex domestic and international travel for the Director and HSI guests; prepares itineraries and trip materials and processes travel reimbursements and related forms; plans and coordinates HSI's high-profile events, including the Advisory Board meeting, the Healthcare Certificate ceremony, the annual all-day HSI Lab workshop, the HSI seminar series, Healthcare Lab speaker sessions and research lunches. Planning requires coordination and input from multiple people and units and, for the largest events, timelines of up to a year; provides advanced administrative support for the MIT Sloan Healthcare Certificate, including student registration, tracking, auditing, marketing and logistics. Works with the certificate operations group to execute and update the processes and tasks behind students earning the Certificate alongside their degree, including participation in its monthly coordination meetings; monitors and reconciles HSI's sponsored research, gift, center and discretionary fund accounts on a monthly basis; investigates accounting discrepancies and resolves them; performs projections for individual accounts.

The full job description is available at https://web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/HSISrAA.pdf

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of five years' administrative, office or related experience; advanced knowledge of administrative standards and processes, and a thorough understanding of how the work of the unit affects operations elsewhere at MIT and Sloan; demonstrated experience planning and executing high-profile events end to end, including venue, catering, speaker logistics and on-site delivery; and demonstrated experience monitoring and reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies and reporting on spend. PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree.

Job details

Title
Senior Administrative Assistant, HSI
Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Published
Sep 15, 2026
Closes:
Nov 14, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Other Administrative Positions
Salary

Salary: $32 – $39 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the minimum qualifications for the Senior Administrative Assistant, HSI at MIT Sloan?

The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least five years of administrative or office experience. You must also have an advanced knowledge of administrative standards and an understanding of how the HSI unit affects operations across MIT and Sloan. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Learn more about the field in this guide to administrative assistant jobs in higher education.

📅What events will the Senior Administrative Assistant, HSI plan?

This role plans and coordinates high-profile events end to end, including the Advisory Board meeting, the Healthcare Certificate ceremony, the annual all-day HSI Lab workshop, the HSI seminar series, Healthcare Lab speaker sessions, and research lunches. Planning requires coordination across multiple units and timelines of up to a year. Browse related administrative positions to see how similar roles are structured.

💰What financial monitoring duties are included in this HSI role?

The Senior Administrative Assistant monitors and reconciles HSI's sponsored research, gift, center and discretionary fund accounts on a monthly basis. Duties include investigating accounting discrepancies, resolving them, and performing projections for individual accounts. Demonstrated experience with account reconciliation and spend reporting is required. See administration jobs for comparable responsibilities.

📝How do I apply for the Senior Administrative Assistant, HSI at MIT Sloan?

Applications can be submitted through the MIT Sloan HR job posting. The full job description PDF is available at web.mit.edu/sloan-hr/jobs/HSISrAA.pdf, and the posting lists November 14, 2026 as the expiration date. You can also explore administrative jobs at MIT and other universities.

🏆What makes a competitive candidate for the MIT Sloan HSI Senior Administrative Assistant role?

Strong candidates bring 5+ years of administrative experience, demonstrated success in end-to-end event planning including venue, catering, speaker logistics and on-site delivery, and experience with account monitoring and reconciliation. Deep knowledge of MIT and Sloan policies and procedures and a bachelor's degree can strengthen an application. Prepare with these college administration job interview tips.

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