Simons Foundation
Administrative Coordinator, CCN
160 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY · Full-time
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About the role
- The Administrative Coordinator will be expected to work closely and in collaboration with other members of the admin team, as well as the Center's scientific leadership.
- The Administrative Coordinator will play an integral role in implementing the Center's policies and procedures, and will be vital in maintaining a welcoming, supportive, and well-organized environment.
- This is a full-time position based at the Simons Foundation's New York City offices.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for guests and build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support to CCN's scientific leadership, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing expense reports and assisting with other tasks as needed.
- Support CCN's scientific programming, including seminars, workshops and group lab meetings.
- Update and maintain the center's website, databases, publications, mailing lists, and event information.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
- Support CCN's scientific programming, including seminars, workshops and group lab meetings. Responsibilities may include coordinating with organizers and speakers, arranging travel, processing reimbursements, managing calendars, and ordering catering.
- The Center for Computational Neuroscience (CCN) is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator to support the growing financial and administrative operations of the Center in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least two years of experience providing high-level administrative support, including project management.
- Experience managing complex calendars, coordinating travel and handling confidential information.
- Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software in a macOS environment.
- Resourcefulness, sound judgment and the ability to take ownership of responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Nice to have
- Experience in a scientific research or academic environment is preferred.
Skills
- Related Skills & Other Requirements
- Strong organizational skills, consistent accuracy and careful attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using cloud-based applications such as Google Workspace, Dropbox and Concur.
Compensation
- The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $72,000 - $78,000, depending on experience.
Benefits
- In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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