Administrative Assistant
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryThis position is responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the executive and management teams. This role involves managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and performing various clerical duties. The position is critical in ensuring efficient office operations and may also lead junior administrative staff.
Does this position require Patient Care?No
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Business Administration preferred or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in administration
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with hospital administration processes and healthcare regulations.
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The Admin Assistant will work directly under the supervision of the Administrative Director of Research to support and coordinate a wide array of research initiatives and administrative operations across BWH and MGH. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual with experience in research coordination and administrative support. This role involves supporting faculty and research staff in managing projects and initiatives including program grants, grand rounds, reimbursements, onboarding research staff, research retreats, and other cross functional administrative and programmatic tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate multi-component research initiatives
- Track timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements for program and project grants.
- Assist in the preparation of biosketches, and support documents.
- Coordinate logistics for research grand rounds, journal clubs, seminars, and other recurring academic events.
- Help with the development of a department newsletter
- Plan and support logistics for annual research retreats and other department, wide events.
- Assist in the onboarding of non-professional research staff (e.g., interns, coordinators, research assistants), including scheduling orientations, facilitating access, and preparing onboarding materials.
- Support reimbursement processing and expense tracking for faculty and research staff in accordance with institutional policies.
- Manage calendars and scheduling for research related meetings and events.
- Respond to inquiries and ensure timely follow-up on requests related to research operations.
Remote Type
Remote
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$20.43 - $29.21/Hourly
Grade
4
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