Administrative Assistant

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized compassionate expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent diagnose and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team! The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the faculty from the Epidemiology Program.

Role Overview:

• Under minimal supervision provide advanced administrative and operational support to the faculty of the epidemiology program.
• Manage complex calendars of department leaders using independent judgment based on knowledge of priorities and resources.
• Arrange for appropriate meeting space and set up given meeting/seminar requirements (e.g. food ordering technology devices etc.).
• Prepare & proofread documents including memos reports presentations and manuals as requested.
• Assist with department projects of moderate complexity including conducting research analyzing and summarizing data and preparing reports and spreadsheets.
• Function as the key resource within the department on all administrative matters.
• Perform general administrative work in support of the department as directed including answering and directing calls scheduling meetings updating calendars and answering email inquiries in a timely manner ordering office supplies updating departmental website and documentation and greeting/escorting visitors. .
• Prepare travel financial and HR-related paperwork

Key Qualifications:

• High school degree and 4 years administrative work experience or a bachelors degree and 2-4 years of administrative work experience experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• The ability to work proactively & independently and follow through on tasks and projects.
• Advanced Microsoft Office software skills (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and relevant office applications. Experience with both PC and Mac software preferred.
• Outstanding communication & interpersonal skills

Core Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels in a confident professional manner.
• Able to independently resolve issues and questions.
• Flexible to adapt to new projects as required for the support of the group.
• Capable of successfully prioritizing tasks.
• A good decision-maker with proven success at taking initiative and making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Additional Information:

• Location: 633 3rd Avenue NYC
• Schedule: Hybrid
• Reporting to: Associate Director

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Closing:

At MSK we believe in fair competitive pay that reflects your job experience and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race color gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age religion creed disability veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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