Administrative and Operations Coordinator

CRESCENTA BIOSCIENCES INC.

Administrative and Operations Coordinator

Irvine, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    Paid time off

    401(k)

    Job Summary

    Crescenta is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel therapies for metabolic and autoimmune diseases and cancer. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Administrative & Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day business and administrative operations of our early-stage company. This role will work closely with company leadership, employees, and external service providers to help ensure that the Company’s administrative, financial, human resources, and operational activities run smoothly.

    The Administrative & Operations Coordinator will serve as a central administrative resource for the Company and will help establish and maintain efficient processes as the organization grows. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

    Responsibilities

    Coordinate general administrative activities and support day-to-day company operations

    Manage purchasing, vendor relationships, service providers, and office-related needs

    Process invoices, employee expenses, and other payments in coordination with the Company’s bookkeeping and accounting providers

    Maintain organized administrative, financial, corporate, and operational records

    Coordinate with external accountants, attorneys, benefits providers, insurance brokers, and other professional service providers

    Support HR and benefits administration, including onboarding, employee records, benefits coordination, and related communications

    Assist with corporate recordkeeping, filings, renewals, licenses, and insurance administration

    Coordinate meetings, calendars, travel arrangements, and related logistics

    Support Board and leadership meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and follow-up on action items

    Help develop, document, and improve administrative and operational processes

    Serve as a responsive point of contact for employees, vendors, consultants, and other external partners

    Handle confidential company, employee, financial, and corporate information with discretion

    Perform other administrative and operational duties as needed

    Qualifications

    3+ years of experience in administrative, operations, office management, or a related role

    Experience supporting executives, leadership teams, or small organizations preferred

    Experience in a biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, technology, or other startup environment is a plus

    Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail

    Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through independently

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information

    Comfortable working with vendors, consultants, accountants, attorneys, benefits providers, and other external partners

    Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools, including email, calendars, spreadsheets, and document-management systems

    Familiarity with invoice processing, expense management, bookkeeping coordination, HR administration, or corporate records is helpful

    Ability to work effectively in a flexible, fast-paced, and evolving environment

    Schedule

    This is a part-time position requiring approximately 25 hours per week. The schedule may be flexible, but the successful candidate should be available during agreed-upon business hours and able to provide timely support for meetings, deadlines, and operational needs.