Administrative Assistant

Provide support, increase efficiencies and leverage economies of scale for one or more corporate departments by completing a variety of administrative tasks.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters. 

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Supporting administrative efforts for the Home Team

• General office duties including assembling mailings, copying, scanning and filing.

• Work with Excel data (analyzing and doing cleanup of spreadsheets)

• Manage file systems and maintain files.

• Assist with presentations, reports, charts, tables, and market research.

• Additional tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of administrative experience

• Prior Bright Horizons experience focused on employee culture, experience, and community impact with specific knowledge of AOE processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Works with manager to determine what needs to be escalated.

• Supports the Department leader to establish department priorities and timeline for execution

• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Strong organizational and time management skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and strong attention to detail.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position. 

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference. 

The hourly rate for this position is between $22.50 - $40.85 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.