Administrative Specialist - Schneider Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute•Boston, MA

53d•$24 - $29•Remote

About The Position

This is a Per Diem position (5 to 15 hours a week) and is fully remote. Under close supervision, the Administrative Specialist I provides administrative support to staff, faculty member(s), or department(s) in their clinical, academic, research and leadership roles in support of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute's mission. The Administrative Specialist I uses various office software to produce reports, spreadsheet, presentations, or other documents as needed. The Administrative Specialist I may be required to interface with senior management, cross-organizations, internal and external customers. For all of these, the work still required the application of well-established techniques, procedures, or standards. This position provides a variety of administrative and research program support functions for the Thoracic Translational and Clinical Research Program and the Schneider Laboratory. The individual would be expected to dedicate 5-10 hours per week with no more than 15 hours per week. The individual in this role will support general office operations as well as key laboratory infrastructure activities including assistance with lab reagent and supply management, IACUC mouse protocol preparation/updates, lab website updates, onboarding of new lab personnel, and general administrative tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with scientists, clinicians, and administrative staff across Dana-Farber and affiliated institutions. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
1 year of relevant experience.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Basic knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, and Adobe.
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with peers, leadership, and external contacts.
Must possess the ability to identify and work to resolve problems, maintain confidentiality, and pay attention to detail.
Ability to organize, multi-task, prioritize, and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for the department, clinicians, and/or faculty.
Perform administrative duties that may include, but not limited to, answering phones, maintaining office supplies, incoming and outgoing mail management, managing resource calendars, and submitting work orders for maintenance issues.
Manage meeting planning and schedules for individuals and teams within assigned department group.
May liaise between patient and clinical staff to provide scheduling support.
Draft communications for members of the department or individuals that the position is supporting for review.
May be responsible for data entry.
Provide email and phone communication with internal and external teams or collaborators.
May serve as onsite representative for external groups, visitors, or collaborators.
Prepare general correspondence, letters of recommendation, Excel spreadsheets, presentation preparation and editing.
Financial responsibilities including P-Card charge review and reconciliation, expense report processing, vendor payments, invoice creation or general office supply ordering.
Coordinate travel arrangements as required/needed by department staff.
Maintain high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality regarding a variety of highly sensitive topics.
• Assists with onboarding of new team members, including systems access requests, scheduling orientation, and coordinating welcome activities.
• Assists with preparation, updates, and maintenance of IACUC animal protocols and related compliance documentation.
• Oversees ordering of laboratory supplies, reagents, and vendor accounts; maintains inventory and tracks routine restocking needs.
• Coordinates shared lab equipment scheduling, service calls, and preventative maintenance logs.
Other duties as assigned.