Administrative and Marketing Assistant

Administrative and Marketing Assistant

Job Number: 25636

Functional Area: Administration

Department: Deshpande Center for Technological Innov

School Area: Engineering

Pay Range Minimum: $27.00

Pay Range Maximum: $32.90

Employment Type: Full-time Temporary (Hybrid)

Employment Category: Non-Exempt

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Schedule:

Pay Grade: 5

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Posting Description

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MARKETING ASSISTANT, The Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation (DCTI) (https://deshpande.mit.edu/) , combines core administrative and logistical support with opportunities to exercise strong communications skills. In addition to scheduling, event coordination, and database upkeep, the role requires gathering, synthesizing and presenting information; drafting routine communications/marketing content for recurring activities and events, creating and maintaining databases; and translating data into actionable information that can be used in reporting and communications.

The full job description is available, here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KCDgNuVwlQQ7qCxswA5nStOolxG9NySq72HLvwaTWvo/edit?tab=t.0) .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of office, professional work environment and relevant administrative support experience; meticulous attention to detail; experience scheduling and calendar management for executive-level staff; ability to work on projects independently yet accept supervision; strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and written skills (including spelling, punctuation and grammar); comfort with interviewing others for written or video presentation; proven ability to properly prioritize tasks and handle several different projects/tasks at one time; experience with computer applications and comfort learning new applications in kind; strong and detailed data-entry skills; database familiarity and ability to organize, analyze, and summarize information; analytical skills to interpret data and present findings in a clear and actionable way; ability to multitask with a high level of productivity despite interruptions and competing demands; experience handling confidential information and using discretion and judgment; works effectively within a culture inclusive of individuals with diverse backgrounds, style, ability, and motivation, and appreciates and leverages the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. PREFERRED: Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Position is hybrid with up to 2 times per week in the office, and 3 or 4 evening events per year. 40 hours per week.

This is a one-year term position, renewable upon mutual agreement and continuity of funding.

4/9/2026