RESEARCH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Department of Health Policy/Health Services Research - Boston University

The Center for Behavioral Science Research is hiring an administrative assistant to support the functions of the center and its Director. Expertise with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Candidates with prior experience working in a research environment and with reference libraries (such as Endnote) will be preferred. The role involves assisting with the preparation of scientific manuscripts and PowerPoint presentations, proofreading grant submissions, helping to manage the Centers grant portfolio, and general office tasks (e.g., ordering supplies, processing reimbursement, hiring, scheduling and coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, preparing expense reports, updating website). The role also includes assistance on various research projects and tasks. There is opportunity to co-author publications and conference presentations. This is a full-time position starting immediately. This is an excellent position particularly for those who wish to pursue, or are currently pursuing a graduate degree in psychology, public health, or medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.