Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant 2

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The team of over 2,000 employees tackles important national challenges across multiple disciplines, including defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering.

• 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 and outgoing mail and packages
• Coordinate clearance and badge requests
• Ensure required internal paperwork and documents are maintained for audit compliance
• Coordinate internal moves and facilities rearrangement, maintenance and custodial requests
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Place P‑Card orders for various materials
• Track capital expenditures (equipment, facilities upgrades, etc.)
• Act as timesheet proxy for department staff

• Highly proficient administrative support skills and office application 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

High School Diploma or Equivalent required;
Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.

3‑5 years of administrative assistant experience required.

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139‑3563

US base salary range: $24.00 – $40.80 per hour.

• Work‑life balance programs and workplace flexibility
• Employee clubs (photography, yoga, etc.)
• Health and finance workshops
• Off‑site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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