Wentworth Institute of Technology
Administrative Assistant, School of Architecture and Design
Boston, MA, US · Internship
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About the role
- This position plays a vital role in the daily operations of the School and contributes to a collaborative, student-centered environment.
- 3) Contact information for three professional references.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Dean, Associate Dean, Program Directors, faculty, and graduate students.
- Support the management of studio, classroom, and office spaces, including scheduling and coordination.
- Coordinate the collection, cataloging, archiving, and documentation of student work and maintain records of School events and activities for future planning and historical archives.
- Manage and update content for the School's website, digital communications, and social media platforms.
- Support admissions and recruitment initiatives, including Open Houses, Welcome Days, Pre-College programs, SummerFAB, and K-12 outreach activities.
- Provide administrative support for School publications and externally facing communications, including Making Masters, the M.Arch thesis collection, and the Wentworth Design Review.
- Support data collection, reporting, and accreditation-related activities as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the mission and strategic priorities of the School.
- All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations.
- The mission of the SoAD is to empower design students and educators from all backgrounds to become creative, civic-minded problem-solvers, responding to global challenges and contributing to local communities.
Requirements
- Experience coordinating events, managing projects, and collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other web-based communication and collaboration platforms.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, service-oriented team.
- Bachelor's degree in design, communications, or a related field.
- Master's degree.
- 1) Cover letter (1 page) describing areas of expertise and qualifications
- SoAD offers highly respected Bachelor of Sciences degrees in Industrial Design (NASAD accredited), Interior Design (CIDA accredited), Architecture, Master of Architecture (NAAB accredited), and Building Sciences.
Nice to have
- Experience with website content management systems and social media platforms.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools and their application to communications, administrative workflows, and content creation.
- Experience supporting events, exhibitions, or public programs.
- Position Details:
- At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.
- The job grade for this position is Grade 3N.
- The expected hourly range for this position is between $25.64 - $29.74 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
- This position is a 37.5-hour work week schedule.
Compensation
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices.
- We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
Benefits
- Wentworth's School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) recognizes the critical role its courses and curriculum play in fostering academic success and addressing equity gaps.
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.
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