Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Simons Foundation is seeking a temporary administrative assistant to support the Project Manager of the Simons Variation in Individuals Project, a national multi-site autism genetics study examining individuals with a specific, recurrent genetic mutation.

This is a four-month temporary position, expected to start in July 2018.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule group and individual meetings for the team, with teleconference/videoconference capabilities as needed
• Generate minutes for group meetings
• Assist in organizing in-person and virtual events with study participant advocacy groups, including support of on-site research projects
• Support recruitment core study coordination team
• Produce status reports and summary statistics to track project progress
• Prepare presentations summarizing project progress and research results
• Assist in budget preparation and financial reporting for project
• Assist and coordinate with other participating sites in organizing central documentation and communication structure for project
• Assist in creating and maintaining protocol, manual of operations and Institutional Review Board documentation
• Assist with submission of research publications
• Manage travel arrangements and expense reconciliation for Project Manager
• Travel to meetings with external data collection sites and administrative staff, as needed
• Assist with similar tasks for other ongoing SFARI projects
• Take on special projects as needed 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Science background preferred

Experience

• At least three years of experience in an administrative position
• Experience in an academic and/or clinical research environment preferred
• Experience with event management a plus
   

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Must demonstrate ability to manage detailed projects and track progress appropriately
• Must be familiar with some software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Teamwork Projects, Basecamp, Slack, SPSS, R, SAS, EndNote, Medline and other library sources a plus
• Prior experience with neurodevelopmental disorder research projects and/or autism data collection instruments preferred 

To Apply For This Position: 

https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/job/160-Fifth-Avenue/Administrative-Assistant--Simons-VIP--Temporary-_R0000347 

THE SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.