Administrative Specialist II — Clinical & Research Support

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an Administrative Specialist II to provide comprehensive administrative support to staff, faculty and leadership across clinical, academic, research and patient care settings.

Under moderate supervision, you will manage calendars, draft communications, handle travel arrangements, prepare reports and spreadsheets, coordinate meetings, and assist with budget and purchasing tasks while upholding confidentiality and a high standard of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years administrative support experience in a professional setting.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Directors, department managers, clinicians and faculty.
• Answer phones, manage mail, maintain office supplies, and coordinate calendars.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed.
• Coordinate travel and meeting logistics for teams and individuals.
• Draft correspondence and assist with data entry and onboarding activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Zoom

Adobe

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks an Administrative Specialist II to provide comprehensive administrative support to staff, faculty and leadership across clinical, academic, research and patient care settings.

Under moderate supervision, you will manage calendars, draft communications, handle travel arrangements, prepare reports and spreadsheets, coordinate meetings, and assist with budget and purchasing tasks while upholding confidentiality and a high standard of professionalism.