Administrative Coordinator, Graduate Center for Career Development

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $30.82 - $34.24
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
wellbeing programs
Employee assistance program
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Babson College is a prestigious private business school known for its entrepreneurial focus, commitment to experiential learning, and dedication to cultivating innovative leaders. Located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Babson offers a dynamic educational environment that integrates rigorous academics with real-world experience, preparing students to excel in diverse, global business contexts. In addition to its academic reputation, Babson College is recognized for fostering a supportive community where students receive personalized guidance to help them achieve their career goals. The Graduate Center for Career Development (CCD) at Babson College plays a pivotal role in this mission by providing comprehensive career services focused on helping graduate students successfully transition into their professional lives.

The Administrative Coordinator at the Graduate Center for Career Development is a key role that supports the daily administrative operations, event planning, and student engagement efforts of the center. This position acts as the primary point of contact for students, staff, and community members, ensuring a welcoming and efficient office environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing front desk activities, coordinating program logistics, assisting with communication efforts, and supporting leadership with various administrative projects. This multifaceted role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to enhance the overall student experience.

The Administrative Coordinator will also supervise and train student workers, manage inventory and office supplies, and support special initiatives such as the international graduate student CPT coursework process. Event coordination is another critical aspect of the role, which includes scheduling, space reservations, catering, and data tracking to ensure smooth execution of career fairs, orientations, and other signature events. This role demands someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, values continuous improvement, and is committed to delivering excellent customer service. The Administrative Coordinator will directly contribute to the college’s goal of fostering student success by creating accessible and impactful career development experiences.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a pay range of $30.82 to $34.24 per hour and eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and various wellbeing programs. The role primarily requires in-person work with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week at the manager's discretion. This opportunity is ideal for an organized, proactive individual who enjoys collaborative work, is passionate about student development, and is eager to contribute meaningfully within a renowned academic institution.

Job Requirements

  • Associate’s degree
  • 2-4 years of experience in administrative, operations, or program coordination roles
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent customer service abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Event coordination experience
  • Ability to work independently
  • Collaboration skills
  • Cultural competency
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Adaptability to new technologies
  • Interest in innovation and process improvement
  • Willingness to embrace change

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree
  • At least 2-4 years of administrative, operations or program coordination experience
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience coordinating events, programs or logistics
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Team player with strong collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing priorities
  • Interest in continuous improvement and operational efficiency
  • Ability to propose innovative solutions and embrace change

Job Duties

  • Serve as first point of contact for students and visitors, handles in person, phone and email inquiries
  • Manage front desk operations ensuring consistent, professional coverage
  • Supervise, train, and schedule work-study students, assist with hiring
  • Generate and analyze reports on student engagement and feedback
  • Provide administrative support to leadership including scheduling and special projects
  • Identify and implement improvements to office and program workflows
  • Manage office functions including inventory and ordering of supplies
  • Support marketing projects, presentations, research, and special projects
  • Collaborate with CCD staff, campus partners and external stakeholders to support programs
  • Serve as liaison for facilities to maintain office space
  • Support international graduate student CPT coursework process
  • Coordinate event logistics including scheduling, space reservation, catering and facilities requests
  • Maintain accurate event data tracking in Career Connect (12twenty)
  • Support event promotion through student communication channels
  • Coordinate student appointment schedules and logistics with coaches and specialists

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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