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Executive Assistant

Job Number: 25052
Functional Area: Legal
Department: Office of the General Counsel
School Area: President & Chairman of the Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Non-Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule: M-F

Posting Description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, MIT's Vice President and General Counsel (VPGC), to provide executive level administrative support; manage the VPGC’s demanding and complex schedule; manage multiple assignments and use independent judgment in decision making to accomplish tasks that can be urgent, confidential and sensitive in nature; collaborate with colleagues supporting the Institute’s senior academic and administrative leadership; and provide support in a demanding but collegial environment.

A detailed description of the position, including essential functions and qualifications, is available on the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) website: https://ogc.mit.edu/job-openings.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High School diploma and a minimum of seven years of experience as an executive assistant; excellent organizational, time management, project management, writing, proofreading, and communication skills; excellent attention to detail; extensive experience with complex calendar management; experience dealing with highly confidential matters; ability to multitask and work well under pressure; ability to troubleshoot, anticipate, and meet strict deadlines; advanced-level computer skills; and experience with document management systems. PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree; experience working with high-level or C-suite executives within a large organization or university; and experience with iManage/Work10. Job #25052-8

The OGC works on a hybrid schedule. This position requires flexibility in hours and in-office days as required by the VPGC. Occasional evening, early morning, and/or weekend hours may also be necessary.

7/7/2025