Senior Administrative Assistant, Allston

A career at Resilience is more than just a job it’s an opportunity to change the future.

Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that’s changing the way medicine is made. We’re building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.

The Sr. Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing support to the VP & Head of Technical Development and managing office operations at the Resilience Allston site.

This position is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated individual to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization.

The successful candidate must have the ability to anticipate the needs of many, think critically, and offer solutions with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

We are looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, enjoys wearing different hats, takes on tasks independently, exercises judgment, and solves problems.

The role requires strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills, attention to detail, a keen sense of ownership, scrappiness, drive, and a track record of delivering in the face of ambiguity and concurrent priorities that often shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Administrative Assistant :

• Work closely with the VP & Head - Technical Development to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Provide daily administrative assistance, including calendar management, arranging conference calls, presentation materials, expense reports, and managing business travel arrangements.
• Manage expense reporting in a timely manner.
• Organize, prioritize, track, and handle a variety of key time-sensitive, confidential deliverables and ensure that necessary actions are addressed promptly.
• Arrange high-level meetings, including preparing materials, A / V and catering needs.
• In partnership with relevant stakeholders and other key leaders, execute planning and logistics for on-site and off-site meetings and events, meetings and gatherings including scheduling, venue identification, and on-site support at events.
• Resolve ever changing priorities, action items, and conflicts.
• Prepare or assist with preparation of materials for visitor meetings and site visits, including presentations and briefing documents.
• Receive visitors when needed and escort to / from meeting.
• Provide hospitality to all guests and help to create a welcoming environment.
• Manage vendor services and purchasing for office and administrative matters. Monitor and maintain site administrative budget including creating expense reports and purchase orders, signing contracts (as delegated), approving invoices, etc.
• Manage day-to-day office operations, including administration, kitchen, and supply stocking to include snacks, printer supplies, paper, office supplies, etc.

assisting with booking conference rooms, catering, office inventory, and organizing workspaces.

• Assist with the onboarding process of new employees.
• Assist with office layout planning, office moves and new hire seating arrangements.
• Work with other administrative staff and employees to coordinate internal and external meetings, including identifying appropriate meeting room(s) and catering.
• Assist with projects and general administrative duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Relevant experience in Administrative Support & Office Management
• Demonstrated flexibility and professional maturity to readily understand priorities and anticipate needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver on the most critical assignments on time and within budget.
• Superpowers in attention to detail, organizational and planning skills, and ability to achieve results under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with ability to take initiative, exercise judgment, and work independently; takes ownership and responsibility.
• Relationship-builder with experience supporting leaders across multiple disciplines and creating connections across a broad company network as well as interacting with individuals at all levels.
• Expert scheduler with Microsoft Outlook, comfortable with frequently shifting schedules (and reschedules)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with experience setting up systems and databases.
• Efficiency expert who leverages creative problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor and a positive attitude about work and providing service no task is too big or too small.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in Executive Support and Office Management
• Demonstrated skill producing and editing executive level business content such as presentations and briefing documents.

Comfort with confidentiality is critical.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including equity, an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, flexible time off, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs.

Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $28.50 - $43.00 per hour. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge.

Excited about Resilience and the biomanufacturing revolution? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.