Administrative Assistant II - Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Hackensack Meridian Health; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is seeking an Administrative Assistant II for its Center for Discovery and Innovation in Nutley, NJ. The role supports a director and a team with a range of administrative duties to ensure smooth departmental operations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience; proficiency in MS Office is required. Associate degree or higher is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Experience in health care or corporate sectors.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative functions and supports departmental operations.
• Reports to a director and provides secretarial support to the team.

Skills

MS Office

Healthcare experience

2 years experience

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

The Administrative Assistant II performs a variety of administrative functions. This position reports to a director and provides assistance utilizing secretarial support skills to maintain departmental operation.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Experience in health care or corporate sectors.

• Proficient in MS Office Applications.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Associate degree or higher.

Minimum rate of $27.13 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.