Senior Administrative Lead, Research & Programs

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sr. Administrative Associate within the Program for Language Equity and Khan Lab.

The role focuses on scheduling appointments and meetings, managing calendars, and handling diverse administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations for the program and lab. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers, administrators, trainees, senior leaders, and external partners, requiring strong communication, attention to detail, and sound judgment to

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and navigate complex interpersonal situations with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules across multiple stakeholders and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Plan and organize logistics for seminars, conferences, and events; arrange publicity, venues, supplies, and services.
• Support day-to-day administrative operations and coordinate across researchers, administrators, and senior leaders.
• Maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tracking tools using Microsoft Office and shared platforms (e.g., Dropbox).
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents to support administrative and research activities.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Sr. Administrative Associate within the Program for Language Equity and Khan Lab.

The role focuses on scheduling appointments and meetings, managing calendars, and handling diverse administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations for the program and lab. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers, administrators, trainees, senior leaders, and external partners, requiring strong communication, attention to detail, and sound judgment to