Senior Admin Lead: Hybrid Ops & Project Coordination

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support complex departmental operations, including administrative, secretarial, project coordination, calendar management, and financial activities. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, patients, and leadership to ensure efficient operations and high-quality service.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, office technology proficiency, and the ability to handle confidential

Qualifications

• Required: 5 years administrative/secretarial experience, or 3 years with Associate's degree.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly responsible administrative, clerical, confidential secretarial, and project support for assigned faculty and staff.
• Coordinate calendar management, travel, and scheduling using Outlook and CONCUR.
• Process licenses, medical society applications, and ensure accuracy of routine documentation.
• Maintain faculty curriculum vitae and prepare reports using institutional formats.
• Support budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting activities with attention to deadlines.

Skills

Administrative support

Calendar management

Project coordination

Financial processes

Confidential information handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Outlook

CONCUR travel system

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support complex departmental operations, including administrative, secretarial, project coordination, calendar management, and financial activities. The role collaborates with faculty, staff, patients, and leadership to ensure efficient operations and high-quality service.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, office technology proficiency, and the ability to handle confidential