EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms.  EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

The Health Promotion, Practice, and Innovation (HPPI) portfolio includes a range of projects that aim to promote social and emotional wellbeing, promote mental and behavioral health, and to prevent risky behaviors such as substance misuse, violence, and suicide. Our project beneficiaries range from state agencies (e.g., state departments of public health and education), community-based organizations, and school districts. Our funders include federal agencies, state agencies, foundations, community-based organizations, and school districts. Our work includes trainings and professional development opportunities, technical assistance and consultation, and research and evaluation.

We expect potential projects for this staff position to support to include projects on two teams - the Trauma Recovery, Mental Health Promotion, and Violence Prevention Team and projects within the Problem Gambling Center.  Selected candidates could transition between these and other areas as business demands. 

The HPPI Portfolio has an opening for an Administrative Coordinator, reporting to the one of the management team staff. The position is eligible to work in one of EDC’s offices in either Waltham, MA or Washington, DC and may be filled by a U.S.-based telecommuters. Internationally based telecommuters are not eligible for these positions.

The Administrative Coordinator:

• Independently performs complex assignments requiring knowledge of task management, project coordination, product development content and administrative systems; solves complex problems
• Communicates with partners and/or funders via email, in-person events, and online meetings
• Copy-edits curricula and other materials to correct grammatical errors
• Supports business development activities by coordinating deadlines, tasks, and supporting development of resumes, Gantt charts, and/or copy-editing proposal documents
• Supports TA project teams by taking notes in planning meetings, supporting virtual technology and coordinating follow up tasks.
• Facilitates teamwork; seeks and utilizes feedback

In summation, this position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and education in a related field preferred
• 3–5 years related administrative coordination experience, including solid experience with 3 or more computer applications
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and aptitude for details
• Work experience in the field of mental health, social work, community approaches, and/or addictions
• Work experience copy-editing and reviewing documents for grammatical errors
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with external partners and/or funders

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

EDC maintains a family friendly and culturally responsive work environment, with onsite amenities such as nursing mothers’ rooms, flu shot clinics, eye exams, and volunteer opportunities. In addition, when the position allows it, EDC supervisors accommodate telecommuting and flexible schedule arrangements.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $50,000 to $65,000.  Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

Apply Today:

Apply directly via our website (www.edc.org/careers-edc) with a resume. The resume should not exceed five pages. Writing samples and/or participation in exercises to demonstrate skills and experience may be part of the interview process. Note: applications without requested items will not be considered.

At EDC, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the increased transmissibility with recent variants, all US-based EDC employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, as a condition of employment. Accommodations due to medical or religious exemptions will be considered.