Senior Executive Assistant to Immunology Leadership

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

PTO and Extended Illness Bank

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension through TRS and related plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chair, Deputy Chair, and senior faculty within the Department of Immunology. The role coordinates calendars, travel, meetings, and strategic initiatives, ensuring timely communications and flawless daily operations across leadership and affiliated programs.

Hybrid schedule with onsite expectations at Texas Medical Center, and the opportunity to engage with high-level stakeholders while contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Five years of related experience including 3 years in program management.
• Experience providing high-level administrative support to senior leadership.
• Ability to interact professionally with senior leadership, faculty, staff and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assesses support needs and manages day-to-day office operations for the Chair, Deputy Chair, select faculty, Immunology institute members, and Department Administrator.
• Maintains coordination with leadership to ensure continuity of activities, scheduling, travel, and engagements across roles.
• Prepares documents, correspondence, and presentations with strong writing and organizational skills.
• Supports strategic and programmatic initiatives, including those involving JPAI.
• May supervise assigned staff and assist with faculty recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel planning

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chair, Deputy Chair, and senior faculty within the Department of Immunology. The role coordinates calendars, travel, meetings, and strategic initiatives, ensuring timely communications and flawless daily operations across leadership and affiliated programs.

Hybrid schedule with onsite expectations at Texas Medical Center, and the opportunity to engage with high-level stakeholders while contributing