Administrative Assistant

Vanda seeks a highly motivated, well spoken, and extremely organized individual to manage a high volume of phone calls, greet and announce guests with the utmost professionalism, and perform a variety of administrative duties. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task at a high level. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Provide administrative, operational and strategic support
• Coordinate communication and logistics with multiple departments
• Train and assign tasks to new office clerks or interns
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion over customer/vendor interactions, travel planning, supply purchases, meeting, event and convention coordination, and other complex administrative activities in support of Vanda's business operations.
• Support other functions of the business as needed.

Position Requirements:

Successful candidates will have the following background/experience:

• BA/ BS degree in a Health related or Communication field required
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Detail oriented, reliable, organized and able to learn/adapt to new systems
• Energetic personality and innovative thinking
• Adapts well to changes in priorities
• May occasionally require lifting and/or moving items up to 15 pounds.

The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.