Allen Institute · 19 hours ago
Executive Assistant - Brain Health Accelerator
The Allen Institute is dedicated to unlocking the complexities of bioscience to improve human health. They are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Executive Vice President and Executive Director of Scientific Operations, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and handling communications.
Neuroscience
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain EVP’s and Executive Director’s active and complex calendars in a dynamic environment
Manage expenses and timely submission of expense reports for EVP and Operations Director
Coordinate domestic and international travel, arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas, as needed
Communicate with the general staff on leadership’s behalf, coordinating and scheduling internal and external meetings, as well as video and teleconferences
Management and coordination of seminars, workshops and other onsite events including hosting and arranging travel for visitors to the Institute
Manage and update EVP’s and Executive Director’s curriculum vitae (CV)
Compose routine correspondence including letters, memos, emails, and timely responses to actionable requests
Handle and coordinate administrative purchasing for department
Actively drive special projects as assigned
Serve as a key point of contact for administrative questions and issues relating to organizational structure, project codes, and general operations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of work experience in an administrative capacity
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, One Drive, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
3-5 years of executive administrative support experience
3 years of experience supporting senior/executive leaders
Experience coordinating/managing multiple projects on tight deadlines
Experience with Oracle software
Experience with Smartsheet software
Experience with EndNote or Zotero software
Strong customer and colleague communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Basic business writing skills and the ability to draft written communications
Ability to learn new technologies
Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to improve processes
Prior experience in a research or health sciences environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401k plan
Paid time off
Company
Allen Institute
The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-25
2025-12-24
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