The Executive Assistant and Project Specialist reports to the Assistant to the President and directly supports work of the office of the President of the MGH Institute of Health Professions (the Institute). The individual in this position cultivates and maintains strong professional relationships with key personnel in all areas of the Institute. The Executive Assistant must be able to work both collaboratively and confidentially.
The Executive Assistant provides administrative support for the President including conference registration, travel arrangements, meeting preparation, transcribing meeting notes, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, and other administrative duties as assigned. The Executive Assistant tracks and processes purchase orders, check requests and business expense reports for the Office of the President. In coordination with the Assistant to the President, the Executive Assistant provides event support for Institute wide events throughout the academic year. The Executive Assistant assists with budget preparation and manages monthly budget reporting for the Office of the President. The Executive Assistant provides staff support to councils/committees including board committees as assigned. The Executive Assistant will also manage special projects as assigned by the Assistant to the President and/or the President. The incumbent will establish operational and Project management support for high priority, high visibility projects.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arranges all travel for the President:
- a. Oversees itinerary planningb. Organizes the President’s travel foldersc. Provide travel support for guests of the President visiting the Institute
- a. Assists in the preparation of agendas and meeting materialsb. Attends meetingsc. Takes and transcribes meeting notes
- Normal office environment.
- Hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days per week on campus.
- Work Schedule 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree required.Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in administration. Experience in dealing with high level staff.Experience in health care, higher education, or non-profit institutions preferred.
About MGH Institute of Health Professions
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.
The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.
MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.
Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129
Job: Administrative Support
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Apr 17, 2024