RESEARCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Behavioral Sciences Research, Health Policy & Health Services Research

Category

Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500441060618

Posted Date

6/22/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 45

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$48,110.40

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$66,892.80

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Center for Behavioral Science Research is hiring an research administrative assistant to support the functions of the center and its Director. Expertise with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Candidates with prior experience working in a research environment and with reference libraries (such as Endnote) will be preferred. The role involves assisting with the preparation of scientific manuscripts and PowerPoint presentations, proofreading grant submissions, helping to manage the Centers grant portfolio, and general office tasks (e.g., ordering supplies, processing reimbursement, hiring, scheduling and coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, preparing expense reports, updating website). The role also includes assistance on various research projects and tasks. There is opportunity to co-author publications and conference presentations.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years experience.
• Fluent computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint,) are required.
• The position also requires strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.