President’s Office Coordinator & Administrative Assistant

At Wellesley, our mission is to deliver an outstanding liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. Our collaborative community, comprising of faculty, students, staff, and alumnae, is guided by our shared commitment to educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey!

Application Instructions:

When submitting your application, please adhere to the following requirements:

• Carefully review all job details prior to applying.

• Enter your legal name exactly as it appears on your government-issued identification.

• Upload a comprehensive résumé/CV and cover letter in either PDF (.pdf) or Word (.doc) format.

Current Wellesley College employees must submit applications through the internal Workday portal by searching “browse jobs.” 

Job Posting Title

President’s Office Coordinator & Administrative Assistant

Job Description Summary

Administrative Non-Exempt

Job Description

Plays a key role in providing administrative support for the President’s Office and General Counsel, addressing calendaring, communications, technology, and public interaction functions. Assists with projects, event coordination, communication, digital processes and procedures, budget and other related office duties. 

Primary Position Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Manages calendars for the Chief of Staff and the General Counsel scheduling meetings, travel and conference calls resolving conflicts to align with executive priorities.  Anticipates needed briefing materials, technology resources, and other logistical needs.

• Responsible for a variety of administrative duties including: meeting planning and preparation, travel arrangements, and organizing files.

• Prepare and track accounts payable, and reimbursements; review and reconcile credit card statements and maintain financial documentation.

• Handles sensitive/confidential information requiring a high level of discretion.

• Undertakes assigned projects, gathers information and assesses options, and implements activities. 

President’s Office:

Is the public face of the President’s Office and responds to those inside and outside of the College with professionalism and integrity.

• Handles incoming phone calls and correspondence, identifying critical items that require action.

• Responds to routine correspondence and inquiries.

• Coordinates and staffs President’s Office events including identifying and confirming caterers, managing invitations and attendance, providing event communications, identifying and procuring needed supplies, and coordinating with the President’s House staff when needed.

• Provides administrative support and occasional staffing for President’s House events.

• Under the direction of the Secretary of the Board, handles logistics for Trustee board and committee meetings.

• Maintains trustee databases and electronic resources.

• Assists with hiring and training of student employees and supervises projects of student employees.

• Maintains the President’s Office physical space including monitoring and ordering supplies, submitting facilities work orders, and assuring an organized work environment.

• Supports the work of various committees including scheduling, maintaining files, and recording and producing minutes.

• Provides secondary support to the Executive Assistant to the President

• Maintains the President’s Office website. 

General Counsel:

• Assist in the preparation of correspondence and legal documentation for General Counsel.

• Prepare and maintain retention letters for outside legal counsel and ensure timely payment of invoices.

• Assist in the submission of expense reports and managing memberships in legal organizations and state bars, and assisting in oversight and management of the General Counsel’s office budget.

• Organize, track, and maintain case and other files to ensure they are up-to-date and all necessary information for use by the General Counsel is readily available. 

Performance Profile:

• Accurate and timely completion of work with minimal supervision. Successfully meets multiple and competing project deadlines.

• Responds graciousl