Sr Administrative Assistant / Pathology Admin

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Through integrated programs in patient care, research, prevention, and education, UT MD Anderson is committed to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world.

The Senior Administrative Assistant supports faculty productivity, departmental operations, financial stewardship, research administration, and continuity of patient care services. The Senior Administrative Assistant serves as a key administrative liaison among faculty, trainees, departmental leadership, institutional departments, and external entities. The Senior Administrative Assistant independently manages complex administrative responsibilities requiring sound judgment, initiative, strong customer service, and operational excellence within [Department information not provided].

The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative experience supporting faculty or leadership in a complex healthcare, academic, or research environment. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience coordinating calendars, travel, financial processes, faculty affairs activities, research administration, and confidential records management.

Why Us?

UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute directly to an organization dedicated to advancing cancer care, research, education, and prevention. This role supports critical faculty, clinical, research, and operational activities while providing opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact in a mission-driven environment that values excellence, innovation, and service.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Faculty & Administrative Support

• Provide high-level administrative support to faculty through complex calendar management and meeting coordination
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements including airfare, lodging, transportation, registrations, reimbursements, and related documentation
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, reports, memoranda, presentations, manuscripts, protocols, grant materials, and faculty-related documents
• Maintain faculty records including CVs, NIH biosketches, credentialing documents, memberships, and educational appointments
• Coordinate faculty licensure renewals and maintain documentation supporting visa sponsorship, promotion, tenure, and faculty affairs processes
• Manage faculty leave requests, PTO, extramural travel, expenditure tracking logs, and required submissions
• Independently prioritize multiple assignments and follow projects through completion
• Anticipate faculty needs, resolve challenges proactively, and escalate issues appropriately when needed

Office Operations & Departmental Coordination

• Support Kronos timekeeping, work orders, asset transfers, FAR submissions, internal contracts, and inventory management
• Coordinate office supply purchasing, website updates, equipment maintenance, building access requests, and workspace transitions
• Partner with Facilities, Information Technology, and institutional departments to resolve operational support needs
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Identify operational issues and develop effective administrative solutions
• Support workflow continuity and efficient departmental operations
• Adjust priorities effectively to meet changing faculty, clinical, and operational demands

Clinical Support

• Coordinate requests, pickup, transfer, and distribution of clinical cases, slides, and blocks according to service schedules
• Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential handling of clinical materials supporting patient care activities
• Provide administrative support for clinical conferences by coordinating slides, pathology reports, and required materials
• Cross-reference patient lists provided by clinical teams to support conference preparation
• Deliver pathology materials to presenting pathologists within established timelines
• Transmit pathology reports to authorized recipients and appropriately route inquiries to responsible clinical staff
• Support faculty clinical service schedules and respond to schedule modifications as needed

Financial Administration & Compliance

• Process purchase requisitions, payment requests, purchase orders, travel reimbursements, and outside lecture reimbursements
• Monitor, reconcile, analyze, and maintain assigned faculty and departmental PRS accounts
• Review account activity, research discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions
• Prepare expense reports and estimate projected travel expenditures
• Track committed and available PRS funds accurately
• Perform financial activities in accordance with institutional policies and internal controls

Research, Grants & Academic Support

• Assist with research protocols, grant submissions, and regulatory documentation requirements
• Coordinate administrative activities supporting timely completion of institutional and governmental submissions
• Support manuscript preparation, submissions, presentations, educational materials, and required reports
• Conduct literature searches and assist with academic support activities
• Participate in departmental committees, work groups, special projects, and process improvement initiatives
• Contribute administrative expertise to support departmental goals, compliance, and team effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 5 years Administrative/secretarial experience. or
• Required: 3 years Required experience with Associate's degree. or
• Required: 1 year Required experience with Bachelor's degree.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

UT MD Anderson offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of UT MD Anderson 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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183735
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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