Tufts University

Tufts University

Administrative Assistant to the Dean - The Fletcher School

Medford, Massachusetts · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 24 days ago
AccountingLogisticsResearchCommunicationMicrosoft Office

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 11 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 7 Department of Labor filings, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Green-card follow-through: 83%

Of 6 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 1 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 491 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Files H-1B transfers

7 transfer filings in the last year, covering 7 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • The Fletcher School at Tufts University, founded in 1933, is a premier graduate school of global affairs, offering interdisciplinary study, research, and practice of international affairs, law, and business.
  • Emphasizing experiential learning, Fletcher's impact is exemplified by its global network of more than 11,000 alumni in 148 countries.
  • With a mission to educate leaders and advance solutions through government, business, and civil society, Fletcher works at the intersection of the most complex global challenges in a constantly evolving and interconnected world.

Responsibilities

  • Provides advanced administrative support and oversees office operations:
  • Provides advanced level administrative support for the Dean's Office, including scheduling meetings and booking travel for the Dean and Executive Associate Dean.
  • Prepares, facilitates and manages highly confidential communications and information.
  • Produces and drafts reports and other complex documents and materials:
  • Under minimal supervision, the Administrative Assistant to the Dean provides advanced administrative support and communications for the department.
  • They will oversee daily operation of office, evaluating workflow and productivity and providing support, direction, and guidance to fellow staff.
  • Provides administrative support such as managing calendars, room reservations, and providing general office and meeting support.
  • Monitors Supports the monitoring of department budget including tracking expenditures, troubleshooting problems, and preparing reports. and assisting with event coordination.
  • Creates and maintains spreadsheets and databases and prepares reports, tables and charts.
  • Plans dates, design invitations, determines venue, coordinates materials, audio visual or other set-up needs.

Requirements

  • Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • High School Diploma /GED and 5-7 years of administrative experience OR a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience
  • Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including word processing, editing and graphics functions, spreadsheet and database knowledge.
  • track status on ongoing matters and follow up as required.

Compensation

  • Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
  • generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits

  • Oversees travel arrangements, travel reimbursement processing, event planning and scheduling.

Company info

  • Fletcher's Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing department is responsible for building and promoting Fletcher's brand, informing and engaging its community, and marketing the school's offerings.
  • Serves as a primary department contact for customers:
  • Serves in a highly visible capacity as a resource for frequent interactions with internal and external customers
  • Serves in a highly visible capacity as a resource for frequent interactions with internal and external customers; communicates on behalf of managers to disseminate information.
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