Administrative Assistant

Shriners Children's

Administrative Assistant supporting research operations at Shriners Children's in Boston, MA. Coordinating key administrative functions and assisting with grant activities.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support key administrative functions in research operations
Coordinate office services like purchasing, payroll, and records control
Work closely with finance management on fiscal balances and material purchasing
Collect, verify, and process credentialing applications
Conduct orientation for new employees
Handle ID badge approval for MGH employees
Assist with research grant activities and coordinate application submissions
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS diploma/GED required
Associates degree preferred
3 years Administrative or Secretarial experience with Associate's Degree required
Experience in research department preferred
Credentialing and grant proposal experience preferred
Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills preferred
Intermediate level of experience in Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage on first day
403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year
Paid time off for part-time or full-time status (40+ hours per pay period)
Life insurance
Short term and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) if HDHP is elected
Tuition reimbursement
Home & auto insurance
Hospitalization insurance
Critical illness insurance
Pet insurance
Additional benefits may vary based on state law

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Hard Skills & Tools

credentialinggrant proposaladministrative functionsrecords controlfiscal managementapplication submissions

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementcustomer service

Certifications

HS diplomaGEDAssociates degree