Executive Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ragon Institute is a unique, innovative, and collaborative research center at the forefront of biomedical science, founded by Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Harvard. The Kwon Lab is a results-oriented group of highly motivated scientists performing translational research in mucosal immunology, microbiome science, and global women’s health. The Executive Assistant serves as a strategic partner to the Principal Investigator (PI), ensuring operational excellence across research, clinical, and leadership responsibilities. This role requires a high degree of initiative, judgment, and autonomy. The Executive Assistant will proactively manage complex priorities, coordinate high-level internal and external stakeholders, and serve as a trusted representative of the PI and the Lab.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Experience as an Administrative Assistant to Executive or Chair or Senior Leader 3-5 years required
Requires highly proficient/advanced administrative skills and office applications skills.
Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
Ability to manage more complex phone calls, and give more detailed information, solving more complex issues as appropriate.
Highly proficient in all communication skills (phone, verbal and written).
Ability to handle sensitive information and situations with poise and professionalism.
Strong organizational, coordination and judgment skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
Ability to analyze a situation and determine best course of action within established guidelines.
Basic math knowledge with some knowledge of bookkeeping.
Advanced understanding and use of medical terminology and comprehension of billing and fiscal information.
Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills in a team environment, including ability to provide guidance, orient, train and assist other administrative staff.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Responsibilities

Perform secretarial and administrative duties for an executive or chief.
Manage schedule, arrange appointments, travel, meetings including coordinating documents, refreshments and resources, and conference calls.
Prepares correspondence, meeting minutes or executive summaries.
Maintains files and office supplies, budget records, reconciles and verifies expenses, and completes reimbursements.
Work requires some analysis and use of initiative and independent judgment.
Remain knowledgeable of corporate policy.
Often called upon to interpret and communicate executive or board's intent to other employees.
Perform payroll functions for executive team.
Assists other administrative/executive assistants, and may assist with orientation and training of staff.
May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature.
Completes routine tasks under minimal supervision.