Overview
Administrative Specialist – Sarcoma Jobs in Boston, MA at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Whether you come from a background in hospitality, administrative work, or customer service you can be successful in our role. We don’t require a specific degree or experience, but we’re looking for translatable skills and relevant expertise. We will provide you with the training and development opportunities needed to build a career here!
About The Role:
As an Office Coordinator, you’ll be the heartbeat of the office— helping things stay on track and making sure everyone has what they need to do their best work. From coordinating office communications to tackling daily operations, you’ll handle a little bit of everything to keep the energy up and the workflow seamless. Whether it’s organizing spaces, assisting teams, or jumping in to solve problems, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping operations running smoothly!
Here’s a snapshot of what you’d be doing:
Making sure your assigned office is stocked, clean, and organized—because a well-run space makes work more enjoyable! Keep an eye on inventory and order what’s needed so no one’s left without supplies.
Being the go-to person for anything building-related! If something needs fixing, report it through our internal system and coordinate with Custodians, Security, and Facilities to get things resolved. Keep everyone in the loop with updates.
Helping meetings run seamlessly by coordinating catering and taking care of administrative details—because good food and organization make for great conversations!
Jumping in and assisting other teams when needed, whether that’s managing projects or helping with department needs. Your support makes a big impact!
Keeping things moving by scheduling appointments, handling mail, and working with couriers to make sure deliveries arrive on time.
Making employee transitions stress-free by ensuring new hires, relocations, and desk changes go off without a hitch.
Being the go-to person for keeping nonstructural office admin equipment in top shape! Whether it’s coffee machines, water coolers, or vending services, you’ll coordinate repairs with third parties and make sure everything stays up and running.
Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.
About You:
You’re a hardworking, team-oriented go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
You know how to create a great experience for others with top-notch customer service, clear and effective communication, and the ability to navigate conflicts with confidence.
You’re detail-oriented, organized, and great at managing your time—even when priorities shift.
Change doesn’t throw you off; you adapt quickly and keep things moving.
You’ve got at least a year of experience in customer service or administrative support.
You’re comfortable with everyday tech and can easily navigate the digital tools needed in an internet-based company.
You’re reliable and show up when your team needs you.
Whether it’s lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for long periods, or handling boxes, you’re up for the physical parts of the job.
You have a valid driver’s license and a solid driving record, plus you’re open to some travel when needed.
About Us:
We’re all about helping Veterans and military families become homeowners. In two short decades, we closed over 500,000 VA Loans and became the #1 VA lender for homebuyers in the nation. But to us, success isn’t measured in numbers. Our success is measured in living our
values
every day: Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity and Enhance Lives Every Day. We always strive to provide friendly service to military homebuyers and their families. And we always seek to lift up people and communities across the country.
We’re so glad you’re here checking out this opportunity! If this role gets you excited but you’re worried you don’t check every box – don’t sweat it. We’re more interested in what you can bring to the team than a perfect checklist. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Come as you are, and together we’ll create something amazing.
Interested? Apply Today!
Learn more about Veterans United on
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and our career site at
vu.com/careers
Veterans United Home Loans and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers that consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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Title: Administrative Specialist – Sarcoma
Company: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Location: Boston, MA
