Position: Sr. Administrative Coordinator, Hematology/Oncology Research
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week
ABOUT BMC:
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.
You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The section of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Boston University and Boston Medical Center is a rapidly expanding and innovative academic and clinical department that includes over 50 faculty members and over 100 staff, with a mission to provide high-level clinical care and lead research that reflects a diverse patient population. The position will provide direct administrative support to the section chief and the administrative director. They will be responsible for various aspects of operations, ensuring the department operates in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedules appointments and meetings, takes meeting notes, follows up on meeting-generated tasks and maintains calendars
- Independently composes high level correspondence, documentation, and presentations of professional quality
- Edits/proofreads all written materials and verifies validity of data for all documents and reports prior to submission/distribution
- Coordinates specific projects; providing leadership in project management, acts as liaison between departments
OTHER
- Organizes and coordinates departmental meetings or committees, including reserving conference rooms, setting up room equipment and procuring food and beverage if necessary
- Makes registration and travel arrangements, including hotel reservations and written itineraries for all travel plans.
- Assists with the coordination of the academic appointments and promotions process for faculty within the Section. Provides assistance completing various forms required to complete packets for submission.
The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years experience in medical or healthcare institutions, ideally in academic medicine.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Requires a significant level of analytical ability to develop and analyze budgets and to develop related justification.
- Ability to work independently, to prioritize work, to anticipate deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills; pleasant, courteous, and helpful telephone manner and professional demeanor for favorable "first impression".
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Experience with statistical analysis tools a plus.
JOB BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
