Sr. Administrative Assistant | Nursing Education (Main Hospital)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.Ideal candidate will have at least five years of administrative/secretarial experience with an Associate's Degree. Must have exceptional communication skills, take initiative, team player and efficient. This position is onsite and located at the Main Hospital.Function- Provides advanced level administrative and secretarial support.Scope- Impacts department efficiency and productivity.Job Functions - Performs complex administrative duties. Composes formal and informal correspondence. Creates and formats presentations. Coordinates human resources activities for the department. Interprets institutional policies for employees. Monitors and balances company center budget activity. Ensures timely submission of required reports/documents for manuscripts and grants by tracking stages, alerting investigators and initiating response process. Participates and assists in the patient care process by handling telephone calls from patients, referring physicians, care centers and new patient referral. Assists the faculty in building or maintaining their referral practice by providing professional and supportive assistance to new patients and referring physicians. Coordinates and maintains trainee, fellowship, observer and/or visitor programs for the department. Responsible for departmental purchasing. Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of special project. Directs and coordinates all project activities through delegated subordinates and establishes budget control systems to control expenditures. Special projects including planning and implementing information systems and/or grant and contract preparations. Assists in strategic planning for department. Coordinates functions including maintenance of physical plant, physical inventory and space planning.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEducationRequired: High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.ExperienceRequired: 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.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 171398

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Day/Evening

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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