Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 3 hours ago
Administrative Specialist - Schneider Lab
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $61K/yr
1+ years expDana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Administrative Specialist I provides administrative support to staff and faculty in their clinical, academic, research, and leadership roles, utilizing various office software and ensuring effective communication within the department.
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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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.08MKey Investors
Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama
2025-11-24Grant· $20M
2025-05-06Grant· $1M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Edward Benz
CEO
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