Senior Administrative Assistant

Senior Administrative Assistant

The primary purpose of the Senior Administrative Assistant position is to perform complex administrative and secretarial support functions for Diagnostic Imaging Nursing- Director. Responsibilities include using independent judgment related to situations often sensitive and confidential in nature. Responsibilities may also include composing internal and external correspondence, timekeeping using the Kronos system, assisting with coordination of special projects, travel arrangements, processing reimbursement requests, coordination of nursing staff recruitment, coordination and follow-through of events and meetings, and general administrative duties including but not limited to answering telephones, faxing, filing, and photocopying. Provide back-up support to Administrative Office Manager, who supports the Division Administrator.

Core values include caring, integrity, discovery, safety, and stewardship. These values are demonstrated through actions such as being sensitive to concerns, working together with professionalism, embracing creativity, providing a safe environment, and protecting institutional reputation and resources.

Job specific competencies include managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, composing and typing documents, providing telephone coverage, handling packages and mail, resolving computer issues, and performing mathematical computations.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred associate's or bachelor's degrees. Work experience required includes five years of administrative/secretarial experience, or three years with an associate's degree, or one year with a bachelor's degree. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.