Reporting to the EVP, Chief Operating Officer and Operations Administrative Manager, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and serving the Office of the COO, the Executive Assistant supports the activities of the Office of the COO and advances and facilitates the Dana-Farber agenda as it relates to supporting functions of the office and its responsibilities. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on various matters pertaining to the Office of the COO and the selected candidate will assist the EVP/COO, Senior Director, and Operations Administrative Manager, as well as others aligned to the office, with prioritizing and monitoring tasks related to the execution and implementation of a broad agenda. She/he approaches the work with a cross-functional (diverse internal and external constituents, including faculty and hospitals) mindset and will assume primary responsibility for select projects and initiatives as directed. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the senior management team; coordinates executive outreach efforts, assists with the administrative operations of the office including workflow, scheduling and preparation of briefing and presentation materials; communication and correspondence; scheduling, agendas, travel; convening meetings, and follow up support.

The Executive Assistant also supports the activities of the EVP/COO in his role as a senior faculty member, including scheduling lab meetings, facilitating recruitment and support of laboratory staff, academic committees, and other tasks as needed.

The candidate must be creative and enjoy working within a healthcare organization that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Five to ten years of experience supporting Executives, preferably in a non-profit/mission-driven organization. 
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with offices and individuals across the organization.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently while exercising good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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