Executive Assistant II [RP-N]

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Executive Assistant II to support senior IT leaders, manage calendars, communications, and confidential information, and help drive day-to-day operations with professionalism and initiative.

This role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment within the Information Technology department, with a starting annual salary of $67,119 and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the organization's commitment to excellence and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus five years of full-time secretarial or related experience.
• High School diploma plus six years of full-time secretarial or related experience.
• Degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution per the employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior IT leaders.
• Manage calendars, correspondence, documents, records, and files with discretion.
• Serve as primary contact by answering calls, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries.
• Coordinate and distribute communications, reports, and presentations.
• Support meetings, projects, and departmental initiatives to keep priorities on track.

Skills

Organized

Discreet

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree

High School diploma

Job description

Title: Executive Assistant II [RP-N]

Job Type: Regular

Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40

FTE: 1

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:

About the Role: Are you a highly organized professional who enjoys supporting senior leaders and helping teams operate at their best? As an Executive Assistant within Roswell Park's Information Technology (IT) department, you'll play a key role in supporting executive leadership and helping drive the day-to-day operations that enable technology teams to serve the organization effectively. This position goes beyond traditional administrative support. You'll serve as a trusted partner to senior IT leaders, helping manage priorities, coordinate communications, maintain confidential information, and ensure business operations run smoothly. Your attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to anticipate needs will directly contribute to the success of both the IT department and the organization as a whole. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders, and takes pride in keeping people, projects, and priorities organized. The starting annual salary for this position is $67,119 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Do:

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders within the Information Technology department
• Manage calendars, correspondence, documents, records, and files with accuracy and discretion
• Serve as a primary point of contact by answering calls, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries
• Coordinate and distribute communications, reports, presentations, and other materials
• Support meetings, projects, and departmental initiatives by helping keep priorities on track
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment
• Collaborate with leaders, staff, and cross-functional teams across the organization
• Help streamline administrative processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Adapt to changing priorities and support the evolving needs of executive leadership
• Contribute to a collaborative and team-oriented office environment

What You'll Bring:

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
• Professional, approachable, and service-oriented
• Comfortable supporting senior leaders and building strong working relationships
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• An effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating a dynamic environment
• Collaborative and committed to helping others succeed
• Interested in supporting a technology-focused team that drives innovation and operational excellence

Why You'll Love Working Here:

At Roswell Park, every role contributes to a meaningful mission: to eliminate cancer's grip on humanity. You'll join an organization where your work has purpose and where every employee plays a role in making a difference. As part of Roswell Park's Information Technology team, you'll support the people and systems that help power patient care, research, and innovation across the organization. When you join Roswell Park, you'll become part of a nationally recognized cancer center built on a commitment to innovation, compassion, teamwork, integrity, quality, and respect. You'll also enjoy:

• Meaningful work that supports a mission-driven organization
• A collaborative culture where employees are heard, respected, and valued
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• The chance to work alongside talented colleagues dedicated to improving lives through cancer care, research, and innovation
• Employee programs, community involvement opportunities, and events that foster connection and belonging

Make an Impact:

If you're a proactive professional who enjoys supporting leadership, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. Join Roswell Park's Information Technology team and help advance a mission that makes a difference every day.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. Associate’s degree and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time secretarial or related experience
2. High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of six (6) years of full-time secretarial or related experience

NOTE: Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It’s a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.