Executive Assistant to VP for Government Affairs & Director, MIT Washington, DC Office

Company: MIT
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Description EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO VICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND DIRECTOR, MIT WASHINGTON DC OFFICE , Office of the President , provides complex and diverse administrative support to the Vice President for Government Affairs and Director of the MIT Washington Office, including travel, meeting/calendar management, and phone coverage; supports the Senior Policy Advisor and Policy Associate with travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting registration; provides support to the Vice President when VP travels to the Cambridge, MA campus; reviews, triages, and files all incoming emails for the VP; works closely with the Operations and Communications Manager; serves as main points of contact for the Washington Office; assists with logistics of Office programs and events (i.e. internship programs and congressional seminars), including creating invitations, tracking responses, registering attendees, identifying locations, coordinating AV set-up, organizing travel, distributing program materials, and arranging for catering; and help maintain the databases containing important contacts for the office. Job Requirements REQUIRED : A minimum of seven years of administrative, office, or related experience; high school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of Capitol Hill and the operations of the federal government; excellent organizational and administrative skills and the ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities; excellent interpersonal skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent along with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the internal and external community; strong communication skills, initiative, accuracy, and reliability; ability to work independently and with others in the office to handle sensitive and confidential matters; excellent computer skills, with Macintosh experience preferred; and knowledge of Word and Excel. PREFERRED : Bachelor’s degree; knowledge of PowerPoint, Adobe design tools; and strong internet research skills. This position is based in Washington DC. 3/2/2026

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