Administrative Coordinator
Company: Break Through Cancer
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Break Through Cancer: Administrative CoordinatorBreak Through
Cancer is a new foundation which empowers outstanding researchers
and physicians to intercept, as well as find cures, for the
deadliest cancers by stimulating radical collaboration. It
represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration of five of the top
cancer research centers in the world: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, MIT's Koch
Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Center. Break Through Cancer is focused initially on several of the
world's deadliest cancers: glioblastoma, AML, ovarian, and pancreas
cancers. These are diseases with poor prognoses for which progress
has been very slow. We are looking beyond conventional therapies,
utilizing new strategies, structures, and thinking from across
disciplines, with the goal of enabling discoveries at an
unprecedented pace. A key part of our strategy is to create
technology and systems that make sharing data in real-time
frictionless. We believe that sophisticated computational
infrastructure and analysis platforms are critical to support
radical collaboration between academic institutions and between
academia and industry.
Primary Responsibilities of the Administrative Coordinator---
Schedule virtual and in-person meetings with stakeholders from five
cancer centers, industry, biotech,foundations, staff, Board and
Board committees, Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), etc. Serve as
liaison toexecutive assistants to the cancer center directors at
the participating institutions.--- Provide administrative support
for the Break Through Cancer team.--- Maintain systems (including
filing) to ensure smooth office operations.--- Support Board and
SAB activities, including updates to Board communications site,
meeting minutes, bios, and drafting correspondence.--- Design and
maintain room reservation system for Break Through Cancer's new
office space.--- Make updates to the Break Through Cancer
website.--- Assist in scheduling, planning, and staffing events,
ordering event supplies, and communicating with participants.---
Manage travel arrangements, including the preparation of
itineraries, briefings, and expense reports.--- Other duties and
responsibilities as assigned, including opportunities to get
involved beyond your role.
RequirementsA minimum of three years of administrative experience
or equivalent; bachelor's degree; ability to anticipate,
prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
a proactive approach to problem solving; excellent interpersonal,
written, and oral communication skills; accuracy and keen attention
to detail; ability to function efficientlydespite frequent
interruptions and deadline pressures; discretion, tact, and ability
to manage confidential information; ability to work independently
and as part of a team. Proficiency with Mac OS, Microsoft Office,
Teams, Slack, and Adobe Suite; willing to learn new applications as
necessary.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, comfortable with ambiguity,
and have a strong interest in cancer research.
Break Through Cancer is committed to providing equal opportunities
in employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any
kind. We treat our colleagues and applicants fairly and
respectfully. We seek to employ people with integrity and skill,
and provide them with the means to develop professionally. We hire
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, citizenship,
national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender
identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability
(including neurodiversity), genetic information, veteran status,
and any other legally protected group, in accordance with
applicable federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Break Through Cancer, Cambridge , Administrative Coordinator, Administration, Clerical , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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