Microfab Operational Assistant

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Answering and screening telephone calls
* Prepare reports, meeting minutes and correspondence.
* Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
* Schedule coordination, arrange appointments and itineraries.
* Coordinate meetings, travel, conference calls, and complete expense reports
* Maintain general office supplies and order project materials
* Coordinate incoming / outgoing mail and packages
* Coordinate clearance/badge requests
* Ensure required internal paperwork/documents are maintained for audit compliance
* Coordinate internal moves and facilities rearrangement, maintenance, and custodial requests
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Place P-Card orders for various materials
* Tracking Capital expenditures (Equipment, facilities upgrades, etc.)
* Acting as timesheet proxy for department staff

Skills
* Highly proficient administrative support skills and office applications skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Highly proficient in all communication skills (phone, verbal and written)
* Ability to handle sensitive information and situations with poise and professionalism
* Ability to proofread and edit written documents
* Strong organizational, coordination and judgment skills

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree in a related field of Study preferred

Experience
3-5 years administrative assistant experience required

Additional Job Description:

Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.

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Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.