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The Wistar Institute of Anatomy & Biology Research & Administrative Services - Administrative Coordinator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. Wistar is committed to accelerating research advances from bench to bedside through brilliant science and distinctive approaches to collaboration among scientific investigators and academic and industry partners. Wistar's dynamic environment supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human health.
The Wistar Institute is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). All candidates must share our commitment to DEI. The Wistar Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, mentoring, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic/research community.
The Wistar Institute has an opening for an Administrative Coordinator. This individual will provide comprehensive administrative support for scientific meeting series and program initiatives at the Institute.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Establish annual schedules and timelines for various scientific meetings series and Cancer Center program meetings.
- Coordinate with visiting speakers inclusive of booking travel, and processing reimbursements and honorariums.
- Coordinate with faculty meeting series managers and hosts on building agendas and other logistical details.
- Manage meeting invitations and promotions.
- Coordinate with General Services on rooms reservations, catering and audio visual.
- Provide additional support to Cancer Center Administration and faculty as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Excellent word processing and computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database management required. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure required. The Ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of administrative experience. Experience with meeting coordination is preferred.
The Wistar Institute is located in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus. Wistar provides resources to its faculty and staff that enable them to conduct cutting edge collaborative research and provides for outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities. Research discoveries conducted at Wistar have led to the development of vaccines; the identification of genes associated with cancers; and the development of many other significant research technologies and tools. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org.
It is the policy of the Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, citizenship, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or on the basis of genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment.