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Posted: 07-May-22
Location: Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Salary: Open
Job Description Summary:
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as key liaison and first administrative point of contact with the Board of Trustees, including Board Chair; interface directly with the Laboratory's Trustees (35-40), Honorary Trustees and members of their staff.
- Coordinate all communications between the Laboratory and the Board of Trustees; plan, schedule, and coordinate Board meetings and Board Committee meetings; prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials and Board Books; address Audio/Visual and technical meeting requirements; arrange facilities and catering.
- Provide extensive, detailed administrative support to the COO and General Counsel, including planning and management of calendar, activities and travel.
- Handle special projects as they arise.
- Respond to inquiries and issues in the absence of the COO or General Counsel; redirect inquiries to correct person within Laboratory management.
- Occasional weekend and after-hours required.
Essential Duties Summary:
EDUCATION: Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Candidate should demonstrate poise, maturity and professionalism. Familiarity with an academic, not for profit or public sector environment preferred. 7-10 years' administrative experience at the executive level is preferred. Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Strong organizational, time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. The ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, confidential and attorney-client privileged information is required. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
For immediate consideration please apply to the online application found here:
https://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/19490 Position ID:01717-A
The Laboratory's employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and wellness programs. Visit our
CSHL Benefits site to learn more.
Candidates from non-traditional and/or underrepresented backgrounds, broadly defined, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Founded in 1890, CSHL has helped shape contemporary biomedical research and education, with today's research endeavors encompassing cancer, neuroscience, plant biology and quantitative biology. CSHL is a private, not-for-profit institution in New York and has been home to eight Nobel Prize winners. Today, CSHL's multidisciplinary scientific community is bolstered by more than 600 researchers and its Scientific Meetings & Courses Program, which hosts more than 9,000 scientists from around the world each year on its campus. For more information about CSHL, please visit us at https://www.cshl.edu
You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition to your employment at the Laboratory, except in instances where you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance that is contrary to receiving the vaccine. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccination on your first day of employment. For those individuals who are unable to receive a vaccine due to access issues, they will be expected to receive the vaccine upon arrival in New York.
CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Position Category: Administrative/Clerical
Education Required: Associates Degree
Job Status: Full Time
