Administrative Assistant II

Administrative Assistant IIMass 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 SummarySpecializes in providing routine administrative and secretarial support as directed and under moderate supervision, for an individual, group, or department. Responsibilities may include coordination and scheduling, supplies and equipment ordering, meeting minutes, correspondence, Answer and transfer phone calls, prepare spreadsheets and presentations. Manage schedules, coordinate travel, conference calls, payroll and transcription. This is an intermediate-level support role.Does this position require Patient Care? NoEssential FunctionsPrepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence.Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations.Manage schedules, arrange appointments and itineraries.Coordinate meetings, travel, conference calls, and complete expense reports.Answer and transfer phone calls.May perform transcription and proofread and edit literature, prepare applications for department.Remain knowledgeable of business unit policies.May make contacts of a sensitive, complex, and confidential nature.Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Related Field of Study preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? NoLicenses and CredentialsExperienceAdministrative Assistant or Secretarial Experience 2-3 years requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProficiency with office procedures and equipment i.e. filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.Proficiency in MS OfficeAbility to proofread and edit written documentsManaging one's own time and the time of othersStrong interpersonal, written, and oral skillsAbility to use standard office equipmentFamiliarity with medical terminologyAbility to take detailed meeting minutesAdditional Job Details (if applicable)The Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI) develops, designs, supports and manages innovative observational and interventional trials for neurological disorders. This fast-paced institute has an impressive record of efficiently organizing, overseeing, coordinating, and conducting small and large multi-center, international clinical trials. The mission of the NCRI is to accelerate translational research in neurological disorders through initiating and testing novel therapies. The NCRI also serves as a Coordinating Center for the Network of Excellence in ALS (NEALS), a non-profit research consortium committed to the cooperative implementation, timely completion, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials and other research studies aimed at improving patient care and understanding of the disease process of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant II will provide general administrative support to the Expanded Access Program (EAP) principal investigators and projects (e.g., electronic file organization, shared drive organization, formatting project documents, general project communications/calendar). Daily responsibilities will include planning for face-to-face conferences, virtual conferences and meetings, scheduling team meetings and conference calls, ordering supplies for the team, and providing some research and network-related support as needed. The Administrative Assistant II will also perform all other duties or special projects that are unit-specific and are appropriate to the position.The position requires a high degree of flexibility, independence, and willingness to participate in multiple activities and provide support by working with the team.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:General AdministrationOrganizes, schedules, and reserves conference rooms or virtual conference rooms for weekly team operations meetingsSupports planning and travel logistics of network-related meetings and conferencesProcesses NCRI reimbursementsOrders special equipment, office supplies, customized materials, computer/software, and accessories on an ad hoc basisCoordinates, types, proofreads, and edits letters, memos, meeting minutes, reports, manuscripts, correspondence, grant proposals, protocols, and other related documents at the highest level of proficiencyAssists with administrative activities related to the governance committees of a trial, including but not limited to the Executive Committee, Patient Advisory Committee, Design Committee, Biomarker Committee, and updating and maintaining conflict of interest forms and trackersPlanning, attending, and assisting with logistical activities for the project related to in-person, hybrid, and remote meetings.Establishes and maintains office systems (i.e. filing systems) and procedures of the NCRI for smooth functioning of workflowSome files may include confidential materialReviews mail (including email), answers when appropriate, and/or forwards to appropriate personsMaintains calendar items for the projectTroubleshoots routine/non-routine problems and takes measures to correct/handle issuesProject CoordinationConducts literature searches and web searches and organizes findingsMay be required to provide reports on various activities related to Project or Data Management (i.e. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) version tracking, staff training, etc.)Assists with manuscript/abstract/poster preparations and submissions for conferences, including formatting references, proofreading, graphics, slides, and other tasksIncorporates data from existing information into spreadsheets/databases in an organized and presentable format.Maintains study distribution listsRemote TypeHybridWork Location399 Revolution DriveScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$18.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 a 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong