Full-Time

Administrative Coordinator of Developmental and Brain Injury Services

Deadline 2/6/27
Advocates

Advocates

1,001-5,000 employees

Nonprofit providing family care and autism

Compensation Overview

$19 - $23/hr

Framingham, MA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; 2-3 days in-office.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Requirements
  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in business administration, human services or related field
  • One year of high-level administrative coordination experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to operate independently in a high-volume, fast-paced administrative setting with minimal training or supervision
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex, multi-program or residential operations teams with rapidly shifting priorities
  • Ability to type 50+ words per minute
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of office procedures and equipment
  • Detail oriented and superior organizational skills
  • Ability to coordinate and execute on project tasks bringing forward issues, concerns and barriers
  • Ability to gather relevant information from multiple sources, create and execute effective project plans
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of agency staff and outside vendors
  • Superior interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively independently and in a team atmosphere and maintain confidential information
  • Understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations (preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Maintains administrative workflow, processes and systems
  • Creates and revised administrative systems and procedures by analyzing administrative practices and proposing recommendations
  • Identifies and resolves administrative problems by analyzing information; identifying and communicating solutions
  • Drafts communications, letters, memos, meeting minutes and forms
  • Coordinates the provision of leadership schedules, calendars and events; to include; managing an extremely active, ever-changing calendar of appointments and staff meetings
  • Serves as a general resource for operational and administrative divisional communications and project needs
  • Assists with project development and planning to ensure more efficient service and organization of records/data
  • Work in partnership with leaders and their delegates to plan and coordinate events including managing logistics
  • Facilitates organization-wide coordination and outreach to ensure leadership has timely and accurate information regarding activities, events, initiatives and appointments
  • Prioritize conflicting needs; handles items expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on assigned projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressure
  • Updates necessary tracking system(s) to ensure project and/or program status is maintained with complete accuracy
  • Develops and maintains accurate and complete files for projects and programs; continues to monitor for integrity and completeness
  • Maintain office supplies within the budgetary expectations

Advocates is a nonprofit organization that provides care programs and partners with community groups to support people with disabilities, mental health needs, and family caregivers. It operates through programs like Adult Family Care, which places individuals in family-like settings, and group homes for people with autism, all funded by donations, grants, and fundraising events such as its annual gala. The organization works with community partners to expand its services and reach a wider audience. Its leadership guides a mission to offer compassionate care and practical solutions to improve people’s lives. The main goal is to help clients live meaningful, supported lives by connecting them with appropriate care options and supportive networks.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Framingham, Massachusetts

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Serves over 40,000 individuals across Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
  • Comprehensive autism supports including ABA Centers, Neurodiversity @ Work.
  • Foundation grant expands bilingual behavioral healthcare.

What critics are saying

  • DRNJ lawsuits cause 40-60% client loss in 12-18 months.
  • Massachusetts Medicaid cuts force group home layoffs in 3-6 months.
  • Teladoc erodes Mobile Crisis reimbursements by 45-65% in 12-18 months.

What makes Advocates unique

  • Nationally recognized for Prader-Willi Syndrome supports.
  • Specialized services for Deaf adults with disabilities.
  • Innovative alternatives like Mobile Crisis Intervention.

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