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OFFICE ASSISTANT OPENING

ñ seeks a candidate for a full-time, temporary position of Office Assistant to begin as soon as possible and to continue through at least June 30.

Founded in 1900 and currently located in Kenmore Square in Boston, the American Schools of Oriental Research (ñ) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to initiate, encourage, and support research into, and public understanding of, the history and cultures of the Near East and wider Mediterranean world, from the earliest times. Please visit www.asor.org for more information.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work with members of the ñ staff to maintain high-quality customer service for our members and subscribers.
  • Answer the ñ telephone and email account. Provide customer service for ñ’s 1,800 members.
  • Assist with ñ’s off-site Annual Meeting by processing payments, answering questions, and making all potential attendees feel welcome.
  • General office support including ordering supplies, processing mail, and general office maintenance.
  • Under the direction of other ñ staff, supervise student assistants.
  • Additional duties as assigned, including processing payments and updating website (WordPress); processing fellowship applications; collecting author contracts; and invoicing for institutional memberships.

Qualifications / Skills Needed:

  • Associate Degree or equivalent work experience; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • 1-3 years of office experience preferred; experience with databases, Microsoft Office, WordPress, general office management also preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail; ability to multitask and to prioritize.

Compensation and Benefits: Hourly pay between $15.00 and $17.00 per hour. Benefits include paid vacation and sick time; paid holidays; employer retirement contribution (6%); and benefit dollars ($500 per month).

How To Apply: E-mail letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to Britta Abeln at info@asor.org. Please include your name and “ñ Office Assistant” in the subject line.

 

ñ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other class protected by federal or state law (EEO/AA).

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