Executive Administrative Assistant

As the Executive Administrative Assistant you will provide high-level proactive administrative andoperational support to the CEO of NGNRI and as required to members of the executiveleadership team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the CEOs office enabling effective leadership decision-making and external ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiplepriorities in a fast-paced mission-driven scientific environment. You will serve as a centralcoordination point for internal and external communications scheduling and logistics whileexercising sound judgment discretion and professionalism at all the Executive Administrative Assistant you will also support board-related activities stakeholderengagement and special projects contributing to the overall effectiveness and impact ofNGNRIs leadership.

About therole

Aboutyou

• High level of integrity professionalism and reliability

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Highly organized proactive and detail-oriented

• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Collaborative and team-oriented with a service mindset

• Excellent judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality

• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-evolving environment

• Committed to supporting NGNRIs mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in an executive administrative or senior administrative

• support role preferably in a scientific academic healthcare or nonprofit environment

• Proven ability to manage complex scheduling logistics and executive-level

• coordination

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity

• Proficiency in standard office software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite

• calendar and collaboration platforms)

• Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment

• Experience supporting board-level or senior leadership activities is an asset

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate needs and take initiative

• Bachelors degree in business administration communications or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent experience will be considered.

Whatyoullget

Our team members fuel our strategyinnovationand growth so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you but your family too! We goabove and beyondto give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team membersperksand health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put:Wevegot your back. Check out our full list ofBenefits and Perks.

Aboutus

The Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute (NGNRI) is a nonprofit organization focused on developing treatments and cures for Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and other neurological disorders and cancers with significant unmet need. Backed by the Gilbert Family Foundation and created in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) and Henry Ford Health (HFH) NGNRI brings together leading scientific and clinical expertise to accelerate translational discovery.

Located within a new state-of-the-art research facility in midtown Detroit NGNRI offers a highly collaborative environment alongside MSU and HFH. The institute is equipped with advanced platformsincluding organoid and stem cell models AI-driven analysis FACS and CRISPR technologiesand provides access to extensive shared core facilities.

NGNRI supports both in-house researchers and visiting scientists creating a dynamic mission-driven ecosystem designed to advance innovation and deliver impact in an underserved field. As part of Detroits rapidly growing medical research campus NGNRI offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge science within a vibrant and expanding hub.

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