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City of Boston · 12 hours ago

Administrative Assistant

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp
City of Boston is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Director of the Executive Support Unit and assist with various unit and division programs. The role involves providing clerical support, overseeing assignments, preparing reports, and serving as a liaison to other units and the public.
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Responsibilities

Provides clerical support to the Commissioner and other senior managers
Oversees and tracks assignments and directives of the Director and other senior managers to ensure timely and accurate completion
Prepares reports and correspondence, manages files and computerized information sources
Responds to taxpayers and other inquiries, provides information to the public and staff, and serves as liaison to other units, divisions, and entities
Makes recommendations, trains and supervises staff, and carries out special projects as required
Performs related work as required

Qualification

Office managementProject managementSpreadsheet softwareDatabase softwareOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsTeamworkNegotiation skillsProblem-solvingCreativityDetail-oriented

Required

At least three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in office or business management or administration required
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job

Preferred

Knowledge of assessing laws, regulations, procedures, programs, and policies preferred
Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills preferred, with strong project management skills
Strong skills in spreadsheet and database software are preferred
Good oral and written communication skills are preferred
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and negotiation skills preferred
Ability to solve problems, act creatively, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines is preferred

Company

City of Boston

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City of Boston is a government agency.
dateFounded in 1630
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.boston.gov/

H1B Sponsorship

City of Boston has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.26M
Key Investors
Consumer Product Safety Commission
2024-07-02Grant· $0.26M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Rothman
Chief Technology Officer
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Ashley Groffenberger
Chief Financial Officer
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