Administrative Assistant DEIG Office (March 2026-August 2026)

Reports To: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education Officer

Start Date: March 2026 - August 2026

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols:

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of: 

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves, and
• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description:

The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education at BB&N is seeking a temporary Administrative Assistant, from March 2026 through August 2026, to provide high-level administrative support for the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education (DEIG) Officer.  The Administrative Assistant will serve as a source of information and ensure the smooth operation of the day-to-day activities of the office. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Comanage the DEIG Officer’s email and calendar in a timely, organized manner, including responding to meeting invitations and independently resolving scheduling conflicts with professionalism and discretion.
• Coordinate and support logistics for meetings, events, and activities, including preparing materials and arranging domestic and international travel.
• Support day-to-day logistics and operations for the DEIG office, including maintaining organized systems, tracking priorities, and ensuring smooth administrative workflows.
• Serve as the first point of contact for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Global Education (DEIG) inquiries, providing welcoming, respectful, and culturally responsive communication on behalf of the DEIG office. 
• Maintain and update global education documents, online folders, and shared resources to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and alignment with DEIG priorities.
• Support updates to program application processes for students and trip leaders, helping ensure clear communication, equitable access, and organized record-keeping. (Primarily for Global)
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

A Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent is preferred, with at least 1-3 years of administrative support experience.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear, professional, and culturally responsive communication skills (written and verbal).
• Attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and proactively resolve scheduling or logistical challenges.
• Commitment to BB&N's values in daily work.
   

Salary: $26.00 - $30.00

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully. 

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.