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Administrative Assistant - Signature Events

Van Andel Research Institute💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide executive administrative support to the Director of Signature Events and the Philanthropy Team, managing calendars, coordinating high-level events and auctions, and handling confidential communications.

Role type

Executive Administrative Assistant

Builds

Philanthropic events, auctions, and internal/external stakeholder operations

Domain

Biomedical research institute / Philanthropy

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Calendar management, event coordination, budget tracking, expense reporting, auction logistics, confidential data handling, written and verbal communication, organizational skills

Preferred skills

Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), customer service mindset, independent work, proactive task prioritization

Technologies

Auction platforms, email systems, office supply management

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendars for the Director and committee meetings; coordinate planning and execution of signature events and auctions; prepare monthly expense reports and track budgets; maintain departmental filing and archiving systems; manage mail, email, and correspondence.

Seniority

Individual Contributor, mid-level support role

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