Admin Assistant ILocation: Cambridge, MA Duration: 12 Months Department: Medical Information Job Category: AdministrativeDuties:Provides general administrative support to one or more managers. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on department and level(s) of management supported. Provides administrative support requiring a complete knowledge of department functions.Responsibilities include preparing grammatically correct correspondence, reports, tables, and analyses.
Exercises discretion in handling of confidential material and information. Assists in special projects as assignedRecommends improvements on administrative procedures and implements changes. Responsible for organization and maintenance of department filing system including potentially confidential data.
Ensures department supplies needs are metManages department communication for manager(s) including mail and emailResponds to various inquiries for information according to general guidelines.Coordinates meetings, maintains calendars, makes travel arrangements, etcMay provide clerical support as necessary, including filing, faxing, copying, performing data entry, etc.May provide guidance and training to less experienced administrative staff. Completes other duties as requested.Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations.Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature.Demonstrated ability in the application of requisite skills and applies additional skills and knowledge acquired through experience to perform the more complex tasks of the position.Generally receives no instructions on routine assignments while under limited supervision. Receives general instructions on new work, which is generally reviewed upon completion.Experience: 1 to 3 yearsSkills: MS Office SuiteEducation: HS Diploma.
College degree preferred.Required Skills: Administrative Assistant Excellent Organizational Skills Microsoft Excel Copy Editing Excellent Written And Verbal Communication SkillsAdditional Skills: Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Buying/Procurement Databases Microsoft Powerpoint