Administrative Assistant

Job Type:

Administrative Assistant

We are always seeking passionate and technically savvy Administrative Assistants to support Researchers in various disciplines.  
  

RAND is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to researchers in the Boston office, including the Boston Office Director. This role requires a self-starter and strong team player who is forward thinking, able to swiftly change pace, adapts to changing priorities and can juggle complex assignments while working under minimal supervision. Demonstrated experience coordinating internal and external business-related functions such as conferences, meetings and events, is preferred. 

We seek individuals who are committed to our core values of quality and objectivity and who want to make an impact.  We value qualified candidates with unique backgrounds and work experience. 
  

Successful candidates will possess:  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Solid technical skills. 

• Prioritizing professionalism within the workplace, demonstrating tact, courtesy, and discretion when working with clients and other staff members. 

• Work both independently and effectively as a team player. 

• Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on multitasking. 

• The capacity to work accurately with an attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.  

• Ability to be proactive and take initiative. 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with exceptional judgement and prioritize a wide range of complex support responsibilities. 

Qualifications 

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Mac and/or PC platforms, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 
 

Experience 

Administrative Assistant III: 2 years minimum experience; 3-5 years preferred 
Administrative Assistant IV: 4 years minimum experience; 6 years preferred 
 

 
Education 

Minimum: High School; Preferred: BS/BA 
 

Location 

Boston, MA (some roles offer hybrid and flexible schedules). Fully remote is not available for this role. 
 

Salary Range: $50,900 – $83,200 

Administrative Assistant III $50,900 - $73,800 

Administrative Assistant IV $55,900 - $83,200 
 

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet