Administrative Assistant 3-Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 to support the Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. You will provide a broad range of administrative services to the PIIO and CMRCIO, prioritizing requests, coordinating logistics, and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include calendar management, travel coordination, expense reporting, and collaboration with university offices to ensure timely completion of tasks in accordance with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; certification or vocational training may be needed.
• Two years of relevant administrative assistant experience.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with standard office software and tools used for calendars, email, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and virtual meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of administrative services to the PIIO and CMRCIO within OSUCCC – James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Prioritize requests, resolve scheduling conflicts, and coordinate logistics.
• Maintain confidential information and ensure compliance with institutional procedures.
• Collaborate with PIIO administration and university offices to complete tasks accurately and on time.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

EndNote

Job description

Job Title

Job Title:Administrative Assistant 3-Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment:CCC | Comprehensive Cancer Center

Scope/Summary:

The Administrative Assistant 3 provides a broad range of administrative services to Dr. Hassane Zarour and supports the day-to-day administrative activities of CMRCIO within the OSUCCC – James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology. The position exercises judgment in prioritizing requests, resolving scheduling conflicts, coordinating logistics, and maintaining confidential information. The Administrative Assistant works closely with PIIO administration and relevant university offices to ensure accurate, timely completion of administrative tasks and compliance with institutional procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required.
• Two years of relevant administrative assistant experience.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with standard office software and tools used for calendars, email, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and virtual meetings.

Preferred Qualification s

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Four to six years of relevant administrative assistant experience, including support for senior leaders.
• Experience in an academic, research, healthcare, or similarly complex organizational environment.
• Experience coordinating calendars, travel, expense reports, purchasing, meetings, and events.
• Familiarity with university administrative systems and procedures, including Workday, and experience with EndNote or similar reference management software.

Career Roadmap:

FUNCTION: Business Planning and Operations

SUB-FUNCTION: Administrative Assistance

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical

CAREER LEVEL: t3

Location:Biomedical Research Tower (0112)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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