Senior Administrative Assistant, Neurosurgery Research

2 months ago

Boston, United States Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Full time
Description:

Reporting to the Director of Center for Stem Cell and Translational Immunotherapy (DCS) who is also the Vice Chair of

Research (VCR) for Neurosurgery, the incumbent provides administrative support to a productive academic research

program. The successful candidate will have a mature, strongly positive and helpful nature, demonstrate commitment

to administrative work, and have an interest in continuous learning about biomedical research and the overall nature

and function of the research program of the Center for Stem Cell Translational Immunotherapy, as well as those of

other Neurosurgery Research investigators. This position will interact equally with institutional associates, Principal

Investigators, Research Fellows, Technicians, Management leaders as well as external Scientific Collaborators.

The workload is extremely fast paced demanding a high level of maturity, ownership, independence, responsibility,

performance, proactivity, and integrity. The day to day operation can be very dynamic and the ability to shift priorities i

required for this position. Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, project management and teamwork are a

must. High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint and the ability to learn new institutional

software quickly is required. Aptitude to stay focused, calm and professional in an open, multi-function office suite i

important. Must be comfortable working/presenting in a virtual environment. Requires discretion and judgment to organize

priorities, complete tasks and handle confidential information. Requires highly proficient/advanced administrative skill

and a minimum of 3 years of applicable work experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

•Under minimal supervision, provide direct support to VCR and DCS.

•Proactively manage the calendar for the VCR and DCS.

•Schedule requested recurring and one-time virtual and in-person meetings, reschedule cancelled meetings in a timely

manner.

•Coordinate meetings, luncheons, lectures, conferences, etc., including scheduling, preparing agenda, distributing

reminders, and arranging for refreshments, conference room, and transportation as needed.

•Arrange for DCS's domestic and international travel, including arranging air travel, accommodations, auto rental, and

ground transportation reservations.

•Prepare and submit travel reimbursement expense reports for faculty and fellows for

reimbursement.

•Prepare, reconcile and submit DCS's non-travel expense reports for reimbursement.

•As needed, act as receptionist VCR/DCS's, greet staff and visitors and notify appropriate departmental staff of guest

arrival.

•Review the CSTI's financial portfolio together with the DCS and Department Research Administrator (RA) on a monthly

basis.

•Maintain a running database of the Center's funding and related obligations to Sponsor for review by the DCS.

•Assist department's Senior Grant Administrator with grant proposals on behalf of the DCS.

•Update DCS's Curriculum Vitae, NIH Biosketch, Other Support and Facilities and Resources documents on a regular

basis.

•Coordinate the schedule and arrangements for guests to the Center (visiting collaborators, lecturers, etc.)

•Coordinate recruitment visits for CSTI faculty, postdoc and student intern candidates, including scheduling interview

making travel arrangements, making restaurant reservations and submitting candidates' non-employee reimbursement

forms for reimbursement.

•Stay familiarized with institutional and departmental policies and guidelines for research and administrative compliance.

•Provide support for research faculty and educational affairs within the department

•Process and edit dictated and hand-written correspondence, reports, reviews, references and manuscripts using MS

Word, EndNote and other related software. Responsible for proper format, punctuation, grammar, spelling and verification

of references and footnotes. Make editorial changes in materials, which may include rewriting.

•Organize and address routine correspondence, maintaining hard and soft files, performing literature searches, gathering

incoming mail and distribute/respond as appropriate.

•Maintain a running list of scientific publications by departmental researchers. Prepare slide for monthly reporting at

Research Faculty Meeting.

•Organize, maintain and develop office files, directories, listings (may include grants, manuscripts, reprints of journal

articles, CVs, biosketches, photographs, protocols, office forms, research information, etc.) as necessary for the operation

of the office.

•General administrative duties for laboratory members will include preparing FedEx shipments, ordering supplies,

maintaining computer hardware/software inventory, including purchasing upgrades for both as required.

•Performs work that is highly complex, non-repetitive and often project oriented, with the ability to problem solve and

determine best course of action with little direction.

•Other duties such as updating CSTI website and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications Needed:

•Undergraduate Bachelor's degree required.

•3-5 years' experience in biomedical research Skills and Experience Required.

Skills and Experience Required:

•Highly proficient in all communication skills (interpersonal, phone, verbal and written) and comfortable interacting with a

diverse population. Ability to read, write and articulate in English is required. Ability to handle sensitive information and

situations with poise and professionalism, using discretion as needed.

•Exceptional computer skills (including word processing, database, e-mail, internet, virtual platforms, spreadsheets)

required. Good writing skills including knowledge of grammar as well as spelling and punctuation. Computer knowledge

required: Windows, Networking, MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams, etc.

•Excellent organizational skills and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.

•High level independent judgment and problem-solving skills.

•Knowledge of Scientific Research/Medical Terminology is preferred.

•Ability to carry out responsibilities accurately and independently

•Mature and professional manner; discretion and confidentiality a must

•Ability to prioritize work and meet deadline

under pressure.

EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin,

sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected

under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in

the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of

employment.

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