Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
Located in Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
The Michor Lab of the Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) seeks a Program Development Associate to join their team.
The position provides a wide range of complex administrative support in a fast-paced academic department. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Lab Director, project coordination and management for the grant funded Physical Science Oncology Center (PSOC) -- a collaborative project between 14 institutions -- grant management activities, and being a member of the Department’s administrative team.
Specific duties include budget management, preparing reports to submit to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), managing communications with the NIH, organizing an annual conference in addition to lecture and seminar series, creating and maintaining the content for the PSOC’s electronic newsletter and website, coordinating meetings and schedules, and making travel arrangements. Additional duties include general administrative tasks.
BA/BS or equivalent required; at least three years experience with sponsored research management and/or financial experience. Prior experience in an academic research department preferred. Excellent written, oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as computer skills required. Mac and PC experience.
Standard office environment. Monday – Friday, 8:30AM-5PM
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an Affirmation Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.
Full-Time
