Senior Executive Administrator
Office of the Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration
Be the force behind strategic leadership.
Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments? Do you anticipate needs before they arise and take pride in enabling senior leaders to operate at their best? If so, this is an opportunity to play a critical role at the center of institutional leadership.
We are seeking a Senior Executive Administrator to provide high-impact support to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration (EVPFA) and the Chief Investment Officer. In this highly visible, part-time role , you will be a trusted partner—ensuring seamless operations, driving efficiency, and enabling strategic decision-making at the highest levels.
The hiring range for this position is $44.2k - $47.5k.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than administrative support. You will:
Enable executive leaders to focus on strategic and fiduciary priorities
Serve as a central hub of communication and coordination across the university and external partners
Bring structure, clarity, and precision to complex workflows and high-level operations
Your work will directly contribute to the effectiveness of leadership and the success of key institutional initiatives.
What You Will Do
Drive Executive Effectiveness
Manage complex calendars, travel, and priorities with precision and foresight
Ensure leaders are fully prepared with briefings, materials, and logistics
Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they arise
Be a Trusted Point of Contact
Interface with senior leaders, faculty, trustees, and external partners
Triage and manage inquiries with sound judgment and professionalism
Draft high-level communications aligned with institutional priorities
Ensure Operational Excellence
Oversee daily office operations with accuracy and consistency
Support budgeting, documentation, and administrative systems
Maintain organized records and ensure smooth coordination across teams
Support High-Level Meetings & Governance
Coordinate meetings, agendas, and materials for executive and board-level discussions
Capture key decisions and follow up on action items
Manage logistics for internal and external engagements
Contribute to Projects & Process Improvement
Support special initiatives and cross-functional efforts
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, and impactful
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 5–8+ years of executive-level administrative support
Experience supporting senior leaders (SVP level or above preferred)
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Clear, professional communication skills
A proactive, service-oriented mindset with high attention to detail
Work Arrangement
50% FTE (part-time)
Schedule is open for conversation
Office-based environment
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to:
Work closely with senior leadership on high-impact initiatives
Build deep visibility across the organization
Contribute meaningfully while maintaining part-time flexibility
Ready to make an impact behind the scenes—where it matters most? Apply today.
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").