What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant II position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or
Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Experience
administrative Assistant or Secretarial Experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency with office procedures and equipment i.e. filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
Ability to use phone system.
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Strong verbal & written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills.
Ability to use standard office equipment.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
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 supervision of the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant II will provide general administrative support to the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial 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 provide 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 Administration
* Organizes, schedules, and reserves conference rooms or virtual conference rooms for weekly team operations meetings
* Supports planning and travel logistics of network-related meetings and conferences
* Process NCRI reimbursements and non-employee reimbursements
* Orders special equipment, office supplies, customized materials, computer/software, and accessories on an ad hoc basis
* Coordinates, types, proofreads, and edits letters, memos, meeting minutes, reports, manuscripts, correspondence, grant proposals, protocols, and other related documents at the highest level of proficiency
* Assisting 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 trackers
* Planning, attending, and assisting with logistical activities for the project-related in-person, hybrid, and remote meetings.
* Establishes and maintains office systems (i.e. filing systems) and procedures of the NCRI for the smooth functioning of workflow
o Some files may include confidential material
* Reviews mail (including email), answers when appropriate, and/or forwards to appropriate persons
* Maintains calendar items for the project
* Troubleshoots routine/non-routine problems and takes measure to correct/handle issues
Project Coordination
* Conducts literature searches and web searches and organizes findings
* May 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 tasks
* Incorporates data from existing information into spreadsheets/databases in an organized and presentable format.
* Maintains study distribution lists
* Processing Platform binder requests
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
* Knowledge of medical terminology, or secretarial training, a plus
* Effective interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrates attention to detail
* Strong word processing skills (Microsoft Word).
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
* Ability to work independently as well as be a member of the team
* Ability to prioritize work
* Ability to take detailed meeting minutes
* Good verbal and written communication
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.