Executive Assistant - Tisch College

The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life is a national leader in civic education, whose teaching, research, and community partnerships are setting the standard for higher education's role in civic engagement. As the only university-wide college of its kind, Tisch engages Tufts students in transformational learning opportunities via hands-on field-based experiences, community building, and public service. These engagements prepare them to become active citizens and community leaders. Tisch research centers conduct groundbreaking research on young people's civic and political participation and forge innovative participatory action research partnerships with communities.

Tisch College's North Star-building robust, inclusive democracy for an increasingly multiracial society-seeks to cultivate knowledge, leaders and living experiments that expand possibilities for democratic development in the context of increasing risks to democracy worldwide. Our work supports the University's efforts to become an anti-racist institution. Our programs and research centers focus on strengthening the political participation and voices of historically marginalized people, especially youth, and on addressing the challenges of building and reviving democratic institutions needed for multiracial/ethnic societies.

The Executive Assistant supports the Dean of Tisch College by carrying out complex administrative duties which include:

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Superior written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in a not-for-profit or university setting.
• Multitasking and prioritization.
• Working under pressure and tight deadlines.