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Duties include making travel arrangements, calendaring/scheduling meetings, updating lab web sites, coordinating events and seminars, assisting with manuscript submissions, preparation and editing of grant applications and manuscripts, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be a team player and a self-starter who is highly organized, has a strong sense of responsibility, and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines, exercising good judgment, and remaining focused on details.\nThis position requires working onsite at the Mission Bay campus in San Francisco, CA.\nWhat You Will Do:\nCoordinate travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries. Maintain accurate travel records, process reimbursement requests, and track as needed.\nMaintain supervisors’ calendars. Schedule meetings and appointments including arranging space, refreshments and transportation, as appropriate.\nWord process, format, organize, proofread and correct correspondence, manuscripts, bibliographies, grants, fellowship applications and other documents, as required. Accurately read and follow grant and fellowship application procedures and formats.\nCoordinate weekly institute seminars and special events by arranging travel (flight, hotel, and ground transport) for special guests, finding and reserving venues, ordering catering services, and other related duties.\nFunction as internal liaison with other administrative offices such as Accounting, Grants, Human Resources, Development, IT, Executive Office and Facilities/Operations. Function as external liaison, as appropriate, with other universities, research institutes and government agencies.\nProvide departmental support to postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, as directed by supervisor.\nEstablish and maintain supervisors’ offices and necessary filing and retrieval systems.\nEstablish and maintain computerized templates/forms and up-to-date standard sections (e.g., Resources and Environment; Biographical Sketch; Other Support).\nUpdate lab and institute web sites by entering new publications, personnel, and events.\nOpen and sort mail (hardcopy and email, as directed). Draft replies to routine correspondence. Send regular and express mail. Screen incoming calls; answer routine inquiries, schedule follow-up calls.\nWhat You Will Need:\nDetail-oriented, self-starter who can, or quickly becomes able to, work with minimal supervision\nExceptional organization and independent problem-solving skills\nExcellent grammar and editing skills\nExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills\nConsistently uses good judgment, meets tight deadlines and shows initiative\nA team player with a strong interest in supporting scientific and biomedical research programs\nStrong ability to anticipate challenges and implement preventive solutions\nHigh level of professionalism\nExperience working in a fast-paced environment\nAdvanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint for Mac OS X and be willing to learn new software applications as needed\nWhat Is Preferred:\n- Table and formatting experience a plus\nSalary Range:\n$29.10 - $34.23/hr.\n Gladstone Perks & Benefits\nPeople-work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.\n\nA meaningful place to grow and learn-whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.\n\nHealthy work/life balance-you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.\n\nCompensation-competitive salary. 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