The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The primary purpose of the Sr. Administrative Assistant position is to perform complex administrative support requiring judgement within general guidelines. Uses independent judgement and complex analysis to gather facts and determine appropriate solutions based on prior experience. Impacts department efficiency and productivity and supports one or more senior and/or mid managers.

Provide administrative support to department leadership as assigned. Effectively manages calendars, conference/meeting agendas and presentation materials and independently prioritizes, plans, coordinates and oversees logistics for meetings with individuals and entities internal and external to the department. Uses effective communication strategies to address meeting conflicts, confirmation of completed requests and meeting reminders. Prepare and coordinates travel itineraries and reimbursement expense reports

Oversees the upkeep of general office space, ensures visitors are appropriately welcomed and announced, and conference rooms within the department are maintained. Assists with departmental conference/townhall planning and logistics. Provides back up support of administrative support staff. Partners with other administrative support staff to prepare meeting presentation, event/conference/meeting planning and logistics coordination. Assists with timekeeping, conference registration, travel reimbursement and serves as designated Kronos Correction submitter.

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required: Five years of administrative/secretarial experience. With preferred Associate's degree, three years of required experience and with preferred Bachelor's degree, one year of required experience.

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 167767

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 56,500

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,000

FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: No

Referral Bonus Available?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

Science Jobs: No

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