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360 Huntington Avenue Boston , MA 02115 US
Administrative Coordinator360 Huntington Avenue Boston , MA 02115 US
Posted: 11/19/2025 2025-11-19 2025-12-20 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 641745 Is job remote?: No
Job DescriptionAdministrative Coordinator
Location:Boston MA
Contract length:4 mo
Schedule:9-5 EST
Pay:$25-30 per hour W2
Administrative Coordinator Qualifications:Major Areas of Responsibility:
Administrative Coordinator
Location:Boston MA
Contract length:4 mo
Schedule:9-5 EST
Pay:$25-30 per hour W2
Administrative Coordinator Qualifications:
- Knowledge of office administration practices and processes
- Basic level of proficiency with MS Office products, including Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Skills required include ability to plan, organize and set priorities; time management; attention to detail, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with coordinating and supporting hybrid meetings (in-person and virtual attendees) is required.
- Ability to carry out special assignments by completing activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
- Skills and knowledge for this position are typically acquired through the completion of an Associate degree or equivalent and 1-3 years’ relevant experience.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Offer customer service to faculty, staff, and visitors at the front desk and on main department email address
- Be a first contact at the front desk for the English Department
- Coordinating facilities work orders and keeping the team updated
- Coordinating hybrid meetings, managing department calendar including room reservations
- Preparing meeting agendas and sharing them out
- Taking minutes during meetings and sharing out after meeting
- Tech support during hybrid meetings
- Creating flyers and working on social media
- Small financial transactions, invoicing, ordering office supplies etc
- Comfortable learning new systems /technologies
- Experience working in higher education is a plus
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Freqently Asked Questions
Boston's administrative job market is robust, with steady demand for Administrative Coordinators, especially in education and corporate sectors. Candidates with hybrid meeting coordination skills and proficiency in MS Office tend to stand out given the city's dynamic office environments and tech adoption.
Boston's higher living costs generally push Administrative Coordinator wages into the $25-$30 hourly range to maintain competitive compensation. This pay scale reflects the city's premium on skilled administrative support, especially for contract positions requiring multitasking and tech-savvy capabilities.
Success hinges on mastering time management, hybrid meeting facilitation, and meticulous communication. Being adept at MS Office and handling front-desk responsibilities ensures smooth daily operations and a professional interface for faculty and visitors alike.
Showcasing organizational prowess, proficiency with Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint, plus experience with hybrid meetings can set you apart. Demonstrating attention to detail and customer service orientation signals readiness for expanded coordination or senior administrative roles.
Days blend managing front desk queries, coordinating room bookings, supporting hybrid meetings with tech assistance, and preparing agendas. Administrative duties like invoicing and supply ordering also play key roles, making adaptability and multitasking crucial.
Planet Group emphasizes seamless communication and operational support, reflecting in roles that balance front-facing customer service with behind-the-scenes organization. Coordinators are expected to embrace new tech and foster smooth hybrid meeting experiences aligned with the company's forward-thinking ethos.
Yes, Planet Group values coordinators who can juggle hybrid meeting tech support and social media flyer creation, blending traditional admin tasks with digital engagement. This hybrid focus differentiates the role within Boston’s administrative job landscape.
Contract positions like this typically offer between $25 and $30 per hour on W2, reflecting Boston's competitive administrative market. This rate rewards proficiency in office software, hybrid meeting coordination, and multitasking within fast-paced environments.
While direct experience in higher education is beneficial, Planet Group primarily seeks coordinators skilled in office administration and hybrid meeting support. Familiarity with academic settings can be a plus but isn't mandatory for success in this contract role.
Adaptability to new systems is critical, given the role’s emphasis on hybrid meetings and digital communication tools like Microsoft Teams. The ability to troubleshoot tech issues swiftly ensures meeting efficiency and supports the team's productivity.
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