Administrative Assistant II, MGBCI Research

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation is seeking an administrative assistant to provide routine support for a department with moderate supervision. The role involves scheduling, travel coordination, meeting minutes, and handling correspondence while supporting executives and staff.

Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of administrative experience, proficiency with MS Office, strong proofreading, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office and standard office software.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience supporting executives or departments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence.
• Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Manage schedules, arrange appointments and itineraries.
• Coordinate meetings, travel and conference calls; complete expense reports.
• Answer and transfer phone calls; assist with transcription if needed.

Skills

MS Office

Phone etiquette

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Phone System

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass 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 Summary

Specializes 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? No

Essential Functions

• Prepare 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.

Qualifications

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 and 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute seeks a highly motivated administrative professional to provide executive-level support to the Scientific Director. The candidate will specializes in providing executive administrative support with autonomy and proactivity. Responsibilities will include coordination and scheduling of multidisciplinary meetings, supplies and equipment ordering, meeting minutes, correspondence, preparation of executive communications and presentations as well as managing schedules, coordinating travel, conference calls, and faculty affairs. This is an intermediate-level support role. The ideal candidate who would be successful in this role would thrive on anticipating needs before they're voiced, moving fluidly between calendar logistics, polished correspondence, and executive-ready materials without losing sight of the bigger picture. They would bring sound judgment and discretion to every stakeholder interaction, comfortable representing senior leadership in high-stakes academic and research settings.

Remote Type

Hybrid Work Location 149 Thirteenth Street Building 149 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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 (857)-282-7642.

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